Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਉੱਠਣਾ
utthna
To get up
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rise from sleep or sitting.
Example
ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਪੰਜ ਵਜੇ ਉੱਠਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
I get up at five in the morning.
Etymology
'ਉੱਠਣਾ' (uthna) originates from the Proto-Indo-Iranian root *ūṭh-, which means to rise or get up. This verb has maintained its significance in the context of waking up or rising in daily life.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਉੱਠਣਾ' is primarily used in spoken Punjabi, often in informal settings. It is widely recognized in all Punjabi-speaking regions as part of everyday conversations.