Punjabi counting follows a pattern where the "ones" and "tens" sounds combine, but the first 20 numbers are unique and should be memorized individually.
Punjabi uses lakh (1,00,000 = ੧੦੦੦੦੦) and crore (1,00,00,000 = ੧੦੦੦੦੦੦੦), just like Hindi and Urdu. So 10 million = 1 crore (੧ ਕਰੋੜ).
— and happy counting.
Before learning the words, it is important to recognize the symbols used in Gurmukhi script.
Understanding is a foundational step for anyone looking to master the Punjabi language or delve into Sikh scriptures. While modern Punjabi often utilizes Hindu-Arabic numerals, the traditional Gurmukhi numeral system remains vital for reading the Sri Guru Granth Sahib , historical manuscripts, and cultural literature. The Origin of Gurmukhi Numerals numbers in gurmukhi
Gurmukhi numerals, much like the script itself, are deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual identity of Punjab. Developed by Guru Angad Dev Ji in the 16th century, the script was designed to be accessible to common people, and its numbering system remains a vital part of reading the and daily Punjabi life. The Numerical Structure
To say 42: Gurmukhi digits: ੪੨ Spoken: chaalee do (literally "forty-two" — same order as English). Punjabi counting follows a pattern where the "ones"
Gurmukhi uses the same place value system as English (ones, tens, hundreds). You just write digits left to right, same as English — but with Gurmukhi digits.
What’s the Punjabi word for ੨੪? (Answer: chaalee chaar? No — 24 is “chaubbi” — irregular! Punjabi has a few exceptions.) — and happy counting
| Number | Gurmukhi | Transliteration | |--------|----------|------------------| | 10 | ੧੦ | ਦਸ (das) | | 20 | ੨੦ | ਵੀਹ (veeh) | | 30 | ੩੦ | ਤੀਹ (teeh) | | 40 | ੪੦ | ਚਾਲੀ (chaalee) | | 50 | ੫੦ | ਪੰਜਾਹ (panjaah) | | 60 | ੬੦ | ਸੱਠ (satth) | | 70 | ੭੦ | ਸੱਤਰ (sattar) | | 80 | ੮੦ | ਅੱਸੀ (assee) | | 90 | ੯੦ | ਨੱਬੇ (nabbe) | | 100 | ੧੦੦ | ਸੌ (sau) |