Urdu · Common Verbs
پینا
peena
To drink
Beginnerverb
Definition
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
Example
روز خوب پانی پیجیے۔
Drink plenty of water every day.
Etymology
The word 'پینا' (peena) has Indo-Aryan roots, similar to the Sanskrit 'पातु' (pātu), which means 'to drink'. This term has evolved over time but has retained its core meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'پینا' is commonly used in informal and formal discussions, applicable in both spoken dialogues and written communications, including literature and culinary contexts.