Punjabi · Food & Drink
ਖੰਡ
khand
Sugar
Beginnernoun
Definition
Sugar; gur (jaggery) is the rustic favorite.
Example
ਚਾਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਘੱਟ ਖੰਡ ਪਾਓ।
Put less sugar in the tea.
Etymology
'ਖੰਡ' (khand) comes from the Sanskrit word 'खण्ड' (khaṇḍa), meaning sugar or a piece. The significance of sugar has remained prevalent in South Asian cultures over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਖੰਡ' is primarily used in informal settings, especially in references to sweets. It appears in both spoken conversations and written recipes.