Counting In Gurmukhi Portable Today

Whether you are learning Punjabi, exploring Sikh scripture, or simply fascinated by scripts, understanding Gurmukhi numbers offers a unique window into the Indo-Aryan linguistic world. Gurmukhi (literally "from the Guru's mouth") is an abugida —a writing system where each consonant carries an inherent vowel. It was standardized by the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad, in the 16th century. Unlike the Persian-influenced Shahmukhi script used for Punjabi in Pakistan, Gurmukhi is phonetic and syllabic, making it highly scientific.

Count from 1 to 10 aloud, focusing on the sharp, dental consonants. Then write the number 55 in Gurmukhi (Hint: ੫੫). Welcome to the world of Gurmukhi numbers. counting in gurmukhi

| Number | Gurmukhi | Translit. | Logic | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 11 | ੧੧ | Gyarāṉ | Irregular | | 12 | ੧੨ | Bārāṉ | Irregular | | 20 | ੨੦ | Vīh | Base | | 21 | ੨੧ | Ikkī | 20 (Vīh) + 1 (Ikk) → Ikkī | | 30 | ੩੦ | Tīh | Base | | 90 | ੯੦ | Navvē̃ | Base | | 100 | ੧੦੦ | Sau | Sau | Whether you are learning Punjabi, exploring Sikh scripture,