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Description
Type: noun (object, household utility)
Origin: Common Urdu/Hindi expression; “پانی” = water, “ٹوٹی” = tap or valve; refers to a fixture that controls the release of water
Expanded Features:
Polarity: neutral
Register: everyday, domestic, technical
Pragmatic Sense: denotes a water-dispensing device used in households, gardens, or public places
Synonyms (Urdu): نلک، پانی کا نل، پانی کی والو
Synonyms (English): tap, faucet, spigot, water valve
Antonyms (Urdu): بند نل، خشک نل، پانی بند
Antonyms (English): closed tap, dry faucet, water-off
Key Nuances:
Common in both urban and rural households
Can be used metaphorically to indicate flow or supply of water
Sometimes used in maintenance or plumbing discussions
Usage Contexts:
Household water supply
Plumbing and repair conversations
Garden irrigation or public utility contexts
Example Sentences:
Urdu: پانی کی ٹوٹی سے پانی ٹپک رہا ہے
English: Water is dripping from the tap,
Urdu: پانی کی ٹوٹی کی مرمت کے لیے پلمبر کو بلایا گیا
English: The plumber was called to repair the water faucet,
Urdu: نلک اور پانی کی ٹوٹی کی صفائی ضروری ہے
English: Cleaning the tap and water valve is necessary.
Cultural Insight: In South Asian homes, “پانی کی ٹوٹی” is an essential fixture. Its maintenance and usage are common topics in domestic life and water conservation discussions.
Related Terms:
نلک (nalka): tap
پلمبر (plumber): plumber
پانی کی لائن (pani ki line): water line