Learn to Count in Punjabi
A fun guide to learning numbers 1-10 in Punjabi with Gurmukhi script, Roman pronunciation, and English translations.
Learning to count is one of the first steps in picking up any language. Here are numbers 1 through 10 in Punjabi, written in Gurmukhi script with pronunciation guides.
Numbers 1–10
| Number | Gurmukhi | Punjabi (Roman) | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| ੧ | ਇੱਕ | Ikk | One |
| ੨ | ਦੋ | Do | Two |
| ੩ | ਤਿੰਨ | Tinn | Three |
| ੪ | ਚਾਰ | Chaar | Four |
| ੫ | ਪੰਜ | Panj | Five |
| ੬ | ਛੇ | Chhe | Six |
| ੭ | ਸੱਤ | Satt | Seven |
| ੮ | ਅੱਠ | Atth | Eight |
| ੯ | ਨੌਂ | Nauṅ | Nine |
| ੧੦ | ਦਸ | Das | Ten |
Pronunciation Tips
- Ikk — The double “kk” is a short, crisp sound. Think of “ick” with a hard stop.
- Tinn — Rhymes with “tin.” The nasal “nn” sound comes from the tip of the tongue.
- Panj — This is where “Punjab” gets its name! Panj (five) + aab (waters) = Land of Five Rivers.
- Satt — A short vowel with a doubled “tt” sound at the end.
- Atth — The “tth” is an aspirated sound, like saying “at” with a puff of air.
- Nauṅ — The nasal ending is similar to the French “on” sound.
Fun Facts
- Gurmukhi has its own set of numerals (੧, ੨, ੩…) that look different from Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…).
- The word ਪੰਜਾਬ (Punjab) literally means “Land of Five Rivers” — Panj (ਪੰਜ) means five!
- In Gurbani (Sikh scripture), numbers are written using Gurmukhi numerals.
Practice Activity
Try counting everyday objects in Punjabi with your child:
- “How many fingers on one hand?” — Panj (ਪੰਜ)
- “How many eyes do you have?” — Do (ਦੋ)
- “How many toes on both feet?” — Das (ਦਸ)
Next Steps
Once your child is comfortable with 1–10, try the Interactive Flashcard Game to practice Gurmukhi letter recognition!
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- The Colors of Punjabi — Learn the names of common colors in Punjabi
- My Family in Punjabi — Punjabi words for family members
- Punjabi Animal Names for Kids — Learn common animal names in Punjabi
- The Tapestry of Relations: A Guide to Sikh Family Names — A deeper guide to Punjabi relationship titles
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to questions parents often ask — and great conversation starters.
How do you count to ten in Punjabi?
Ikk (1), Do (2), Tinn (3), Chaar (4), Panj (5), Chhe (6), Satt (7), Atth (8), Nauṅ (9) and Das (10) — each one is shown in Gurmukhi in the table above.
Why is Punjab called the land of five rivers?
The name Punjab comes from Panj (five) and aab (waters). Panj (ਪੰਜ) is simply the Punjabi word for five.
Does Gurmukhi have its own numerals?
Yes. Gurmukhi numerals (੧ ੨ ੩ …) look different from the Arabic numerals (1 2 3 …) and are the ones used in Gurbani.