(A hundred thanks – a common Punjabi saying)
If you’re learning Punjabi (whether the Gurmukhi script or just the spoken language), mastering numbers is a fantastic place to start. Numbers pop up everywhere: buying vegetables at the market, telling time, haggling over prices, or just chatting with friends.
For example: 21 = 20 + 1 = Veeh + ikk → but slightly modified. numbers in punjabi 1-100
| Number | Gurmukhi | Punjabi Word | Pronunciation | |--------|----------|--------------|---------------| | 11 | ੧੧ | ਗਿਆਰਾਂ | Gi-aaraa(n) | | 12 | ੧੨ | ਬਾਰਾਂ | Baaraa(n) | | 13 | ੧੩ | ਤੇਰਾਂ | Teraa(n) | | 14 | ੧੪ | ਚੌਦਾਂ | Chaudaa(n) | | 15 | ੧੫ | ਪੰਦਰਾਂ | Pandraa(n) | | 16 | ੧੬ | ਸੋਲ੍ਹਾਂ | Sollaa(n) | | 17 | ੧੭ | ਸਤਾਰਾਂ | Sataaraa(n) | | 18 | ੧੮ | ਅਠਾਰਾਂ | Athaa raa(n) | | 19 | ੧੯ | ਉਨੀ | Unnee | | 20 | ੨੦ | ਵੀਹ | Veeh |
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But let’s be honest—Punjabi numbers can look intimidating at first. The script is different, the pronunciation has unique twists, and the patterns shift after 20.
Notice the pattern? Most end in “-aa(n)” (like “aah” with a nasal hint), except 19 and 20. From 20 onwards, numbers follow a logical rule: Tens + and + Units . | Number | Gurmukhi | Punjabi Word |
Practice saying these out loud while pointing to objects. One clap = ikk , two claps = do , etc. Punjabi Numbers 11-20: The Slightly Irregular Zone This set has some quirks. Don’t expect simple formulas yet—just memorize.