Numbers In Punjabi — Updated

These are the building blocks for all numbers in Punjabi.

The numbers 1–10 are the essential building blocks for all higher values in Punjabi. Mastering their pronunciation and script is the first step for any learner. Transliteration Pronunciation Tip Ikk Short, crisp "k" sound. Do Soft "d" as in "door." Tinn Sounds like "tin" with a slight "n" hold. Chār Long "ā" sound, like "car." Panj Nasal "nj" sound, like in "onion." Chhe Strong "chh" sound. Satt Sharp "t" sound. Aṭh Aspirated "th" sound. Nau Rhymes with "now" or "know." Das Similar to "thus" without the "th."

Numbers 11–19 typically end with a "teen-like" suffix ( -rā'n or -ā'n ). Giārā'n (ਗਿਆਰਾਂ) 12: Bārā'n (ਬਾਰਾਂ) 15: Pandrā'n (ਪੰਦਰਾਂ) 19: Unnī (ਉੱਨੀ) 20: Vīh (ਵੀਹ) 3. Large Numbers: Lakhs and Crores numbers in punjabi

One Crore ( Karoṛ / ਕਰੋੜ) 1,000,000 (One Million): Expressed as 10 Lakh 1,000,000,000 (One Billion): Expressed as 100 Crore 4. Ordinal Numbers (Order and Rank)

Punjabi follows the Indian numbering system, which uses terms like Lakh and Crore rather than Million and Billion. These are the building blocks for all numbers in Punjabi

She ran to four spinning charkhi (Ferris wheels). The wheels went round, “ Chaar chakkar (turns) for a rupee!” (Chaar rhymes with “car” – four cars on a ride.)

| Number | Punjabi Word | Pronunciation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ਗਿਆਰਾਂ | Giyaran | | 12 | ਬਾਰਾਂ | Baran | | 13 | ਤੇਰਾਂ | Teran | | 14 | ਚੌਦਾਂ | Chaudan | | 15 | ਪੰਦਰਾਂ | Pandran | | 16 | ਸੋਲਾਂ | Solan | | 17 | ਸਤਾਰਾਂ | Sataran | | 18 | ਅਠਾਰਾਂ | Atharan | | 19 | ਉਨੀਂ | Unni | | 20 | ਵੀਹ | Veeh | Transliteration Pronunciation Tip Ikk Short, crisp "k" sound

A woman sold six bright parandis (hair tassels). She held them up: “ Chhe colorful ties for your braid.” (Chhe sounds like “cheh” – six chairs in a row.)

One of the most challenging aspects for learners is the . While English uses a "ten + unit" structure (e.g., twenty-one), Punjabi uses a modified unit + ten approach where the sounds often merge. For example:

Punjabi follows the Indian numbering system , which uses distinct units for very large values instead of millions or billions.