Urdu · Body & Health
پیٹ
pait
Stomach; belly
Beginnernoun
Definition
The front part of the body below the chest.
Example
کھانے کے بعد پیٹ میں درد ہے۔
My stomach hurts after eating.
Etymology
'پیٹ' (pait) dates back to Sanskrit 'पेट' (peṭa) and has been retained through Persian to Urdu. Its meaning has remained consistent, referring to the stomach or belly in various contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'پیٹ' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in spoken conversations about health or culinary topics. It is recognized throughout South Asia.