| English | Gurmukhi Symbol | Gurmukhi Word | | :--- | :---: | :--- | | | ੧ | ਇੱਕ (Ik) | | 5 | ੫ | ਪੰਜ (Panj) | | 10 | ੧੦ | ਦਸ (Das) | | 25 | ੨੫ | ਪੱਚੀ (Pachee) | | 50 | ੫੦ | ਪੰਜਾਹ (Panjaah) | | 100 | ੧੦੦ | ਸੌ (Sau) |
Numbers in Gurmukhi: A Comprehensive Guide to Counting in Punjabi numbers in gurmukhi
In Gurmukhi, numbers are not just for counting; they carry profound theological weight. The most iconic example is the number . It serves as the opening character of the Mool Mantar in the phrase "ੴ" (Ik Onkar) . Here, the numeral '1' is used to emphasize the absolute oneness of God, a central tenet of Sikhism. Using a digit instead of the word for "one" ensures that the concept of singularity is unmistakable and unchanging across languages. Linguistic Evolution | English | Gurmukhi Symbol | Gurmukhi Word
If you know Devanagari numbers (used in Hindi), Gurmukhi numbers look similar but not identical. For example: Here, the numeral '1' is used to emphasize