Numerals Hot!: Gurmukhi
These numerals are used to represent the numbers 0 to 9, respectively. The Gurmukhi numerals are written from left to right, and the system is based on the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
| Value | Gurmukhi Numeral | Punjabi Name (Transliteration) | |-------|-----------------|---------------------------------| | 0 | ੦ | ਸਿਫ਼ਰ (sifar) | | 1 | ੧ | ਇੱਕ (ikk) | | 2 | ੨ | ਦੋ (do) | | 3 | ੩ | ਤਿੰਨ (tinn) | | 4 | ੪ | ਚਾਰ (chaar) | | 5 | ੫ | ਪੰਜ (panj) | | 6 | ੬ | ਛੇ (chhe) | | 7 | ੭ | ਸੱਤ (satt) | | 8 | ੮ | ਅੱਠ (atth) | | 9 | ੯ | ਨੌਂ (naun) | gurmukhi numerals
The Gurmukhi numerals are additive in nature, similar to the Roman numerals. They consist of a series of symbols that represent numbers from 1 to 10, and then there are specific symbols or combinations for higher numbers. The basic symbols are: These numerals are used to represent the numbers
For learners, the system is intuitive once you know the digits. The biggest difference is the absence of a distinct tens marker like the "tens place" in English words. For example: They consist of a series of symbols that
If you are learning Punjabi or exploring Sikh scriptures, understanding these digits is essential for navigating page numbers, dates, and historical records. The Numerical Set (0–9)