Padosan

Padosan (पड़ोसन) is a Hindi word that translates to "neighbor" in English. The term specifically refers to a female neighbor. It is derived from the Hindi word "pados" (पड़ोस), meaning neighborhood. The suffix "-an" indicates a female occupant or resident. The male equivalent of "padosan" is "padosi" (पड़ोसी), which means "neighbor" regardless of the neighbor's gender. However, "padosi" is more commonly used for both male and female neighbors in general conversation. "Padosan" carries a more specific connotation of referring to a female neighbor and can sometimes be used informally or playfully. The word is frequently encountered in everyday conversation in Hindi-speaking regions and is also commonly used in Bollywood films and other forms of Indian popular culture.