Punjabi · Family & People
ਦੋਸਤ
dost
Friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person you know well and like.
Example
ਉਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਚੰਗਾ ਦੋਸਤ ਹੈ।
He is my good friend.
Etymology
'ਦੋਸਤ' (dost) is borrowed from Persian, where it equally means friend. The term has been widely accepted in Punjabi and emphasizes companionship.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦੋਸਤ' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, typically informal. It is universally understood across Punjabi-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in various Punjabi literary works, songs, and proverbs about friendship.