Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਕਰਨਾ
karna
To do
Beginnerverb
Definition
The all-purpose verb of action; kamm karna — to work.
Example
ਤੂੰ ਕੀ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈਂ?
What are you doing?
Etymology
'ਕਰਨਾ' (karna) originates from Sanskrit 'कर' (kara), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It represents a basic action verb that has been extensively employed in various Indo-Aryan languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਕਰਨਾ' is universally used in both spoken and written Punjabi across all social contexts, from everyday conversations to literature. It is informal yet foundational in various dialects of Punjabi.