ਵਧੀਆ

Punjabi

Etymology

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Particularly: “Related to Sanskrit वृद्ध (vṛddha, “grown”).”

Pronunciation

(Standard Punjabi) IPA^(key): /ˈʋə˩˥.d̪i.jaː/
(atonal dialects) IPA^(key): /ˈʋə.d̪ʱi.jaː/

Adjective

ਵਧੀਆ • (vadhīā) (Shahmukhi spelling ودھیا)

great, good
best
ਇਹ ਸਿਹਤ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਹੈ. ― iha sihat laī bahut vadhīā hai. ― This is really good for health.

Interjection

ਵਧੀਆ • (vadhīā) (Shahmukhi spelling ودھیا)

great
(slang, vulgar) gyatt

Usage notes

Gender and number does not affect this word. The second interjection sense is typically used upon seeing an attractive woman.