Punjabi · Nature & Environment
ਕੁੱਤਾ
kutta
Dog
Beginnernoun
Definition
The loyal four-legged companion.
Example
ਸਾਡਾ ਕੁੱਤਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਫ਼ਾਦਾਰ ਹੈ।
Our dog is very loyal.
Etymology
'ਕੁੱਤਾ' (kutta) has roots in Sanskrit 'śva', meaning 'dog'. It has been adapted into the vernacular Punjabi, referring to domestic canines.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਕੁੱਤਾ' is widely used in everyday conversation, both in rural and urban settings, and appears in written Punjabi as well.
Literary Heritage
Dogs are referenced in proverbs and sayings in Punjabi culture, often symbolizing loyalty.