Urdu · Food & Drink
پانی
paani
Water
Beginnernoun
Definition
The clear liquid essential for life.
Example
ایک گلاس پانی دیجیے۔
A glass of water, please.
Etymology
'پانی' (paani) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'पाणि' (pāṇi), meaning water. It has a long-standing presence in the vocabulary of several South Asian languages including Urdu.
How & Where It’s Used
'پانی' is widely used in both formal and informal situations in spoken and written Urdu. It is a basic term essential in everyday dialogue.
Literary Heritage
'پانی' appears in various literary works, symbolizing life and purity in poetry.