1. To blow (air): This is the most common meaning of "phoonk." It refers to the act of blowing air with the mouth.
Examples:
* "Mujhe phoonk lagao" (मुझे फूँक लगाओ) - Blow on me (e.g., to cool something).
* "Batti pe phoonk lagao" (बत्ती पे फूँक लगाओ) - Blow on the wick (of a lamp).
2. To breathe on: This meaning is similar to the first one but emphasizes the act of breathing on something.
Example:
* "Usne phoonk maar kar pani thanda kiya" (उसने फूँक मार कर पानी ठंडा किया) - He blew on the water to cool it.
3. To exorcise: This meaning is more figurative and refers to the act of blowing air to expel evil spirits or bad luck. This is often done in rituals and ceremonies.
Example:
* "Panditji ne phoonk maar kar nazar utari" (पंडित जी ने फूँक मार कर नज़र उतारी) - The priest blew on the person to remove the evil eye.
4. To inflate: In some cases, "phoonk" can also mean to inflate something, like a balloon.
Example:
* "Balloon ko phoonk maar kar bharo" (बेलून को फूँक मार कर भरो) - Inflate the balloon by blowing air into it.
5. To blow out: This meaning is used for extinguishing a flame or fire.
Example:
* "Mujhe diya phoonk maar ke bujhao" (मुझे दिया फूँक मार के बुझाओ) - Blow out the lamp for me.
The precise meaning of "phoonk" will be clear based on the context in which it is used.