How to play
- 1Pick a theme — choose a topic like Animals, Fruits, or Colours from the home screen.
- 2Browse the words — tap any picture to study its Gurmukhi spelling and meaning.
- 3Flip flashcards — see a picture and flip the card to reveal the English meaning.
- 4Take the quiz — match each picture to the correct Punjabi word and earn stars.
Why picture learning works
Children remember a new word fastest when it is tied to an image and then actively recalled. The flashcards and quiz turn passive reading into active recall, while the picture on every card anchors the word in visual memory. Keep sessions short — one theme at a time — and the stars give children a reason to come back tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Gurmukhi Picture Dictionary game?
It is a free, interactive way for children to learn Punjabi words. Each word is shown as a picture alongside its Gurmukhi spelling, pronunciation, and English meaning. Kids browse words by theme, flip flashcards to test themselves, and play a picture-to-word matching quiz — earning stars as they learn.
How do you play?
Pick a theme such as Animals or Fruits, then choose a mode. In Words you tap any picture to study it; in Flashcards you see a picture and flip the card to reveal the meaning; in Quiz you look at a picture and tap the matching Punjabi word. Correct answers earn a star and a little confetti.
Is it free, and do we need to sign up?
It is completely free with no account or download required. It runs in any web browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Your learning progress and stars are saved automatically on your own device.
What age group is it for?
It is designed for early Punjabi learners — roughly ages 4 to 12 — but works for the whole family and in classrooms or Gurmukhi classes. Beginners can keep the pronunciation hints on; more confident readers can switch them off for a challenge.
How does it help my child learn Punjabi?
Pairing each word with a picture builds strong visual memory, and the flashcards and quiz use active recall — the most effective way to make new words stick. Short, regular sessions on one theme at a time work far better than trying to memorise a long list.
Which topics are covered?
The game covers 20 everyday themes — including animals, birds, fruits, vegetables, food, colours, the body, clothing, household objects, nature, transport, and jobs. You can also browse the full 574-word picture dictionary for even more vocabulary.
Is the Punjabi shown in Gurmukhi script?
Yes. Every word is written in Gurmukhi, with a simple roman spelling to help with pronunciation that you can show or hide with one tap.