Punjabi · Nature & Environment
ਮੀਂਹ
meenh
Rain
Beginnernoun
Definition
Water falling from clouds — the monsoon that feeds the fields.
Example
ਮੀਂਹ ਪੈ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।
It is raining.
Etymology
'ਮੀਂਹ' (meenh) has its origins in the Sanskrit 'megha', which means 'cloud' and has come to denote 'rain' through vernacular usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਮੀਂਹ' is primarily used in informal contexts when talking about weather, but it is also found in literary works.
Literary Heritage
Rain is a popular theme in Punjabi poetry, symbolizing nourishment and emotional catharsis.