Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਪੀਣਾ
peena
To drink
Beginnerverb
Definition
To consume a liquid.
Example
ਚਾਹ ਪੀਣੀ ਹੈ?
Will you drink tea?
Etymology
'ਪੀਣਾ' (peena) finds its roots in the Sanskrit 'पान' (pāna), referring to 'to drink'. This verb has been passed down through the Indo-Aryan languages with similar meanings.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਪੀਣਾ' is commonly used in informal settings, often in conversations about food and drink. It appears in both spoken and written contexts throughout Punjabi-speaking regions.