Punjabi Word of the Day
ਦੇਰ
DHER • noun — 14th of Aug, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: Delay; being late or taking more time than expected.
Examples
- ਉਹ ਅੱਜ ਕੰਮ ਤੇ ਦੇਰ ਨਾਲ ਪਹੁੰਚਿਆ।
(He arrived late to work today.) - ਬੱਸ ਨੂੰ ਆਉਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਰ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।
(The bus is running late.) - ਦੇਰ ਨਾ ਕਰੋ, ਨਹੀਂ ਤਾਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਮਿਸ ਕਰ ਜਾਵਾਂਗੇ।
(Don't be late, or we will miss it.)
Synonyms
- ਲੰਬਾਈ
- ਵਿਲੰਬ
- ਮੰਦਗਤੀ
Antonyms
- ਜਲਦੀ
- ਤੇਜ਼ੀ
This word is commonly used when talking about lateness, delays, or something taking longer than expected. It appears often in everyday conversation, especially with transport, work, and appointments.
This entry was generated by an AI language model. Spotted a problem? Report it and we'll review it. Read about how we use AI or
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | ਉਮੰਗ | A strong feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, or eag... |
| 2026-08-31 | ਨਿਰਣੇ | Decision; a conclusion or choice made after thinki... |
| 2026-08-30 | ਸਾਵਧਾਨੀ | carefulness; caution; the act of being careful to ... |
| 2026-08-29 | ਵਕ਼ਤ | Time; a specific moment or period. |
| 2026-08-28 | ਚੁੱਪ | silent; not making noise or speaking |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!