The Lavan matra (ੇ) in Gurmukhi represents the “e” sound, similar to the vowel sound in the word they. It is an important matra used frequently in Punjabi and is placed after a consonant to modify its sound.
What is Lavan (ੇ)?
- Symbol: ੇ
- Placement: Positioned to the right side of a consonant.
- Sound: Creates the “e” sound as in they or say.
Examples of Words with Lavan (ੇ)
First try to guess the pronunciation and later look at the solution below
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ਮੇਜ਼ | Table |
| ਕੇਸ | Hair |
| ਵੇਲਾ | Time |
| ਦੇਸ | Country |
| ਪੇੜ | Tree |
| ਭੇਟ | Gift |
| ਨੇਕ | Virtuous |
| ਵੇਰਵਾ | Details |
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ਮੇਜ਼ | Mez | Table |
| ਕੇਸ | Kes | Hair |
| ਵੇਲਾ | Vela | Time |
| ਦੇਸ | Des | Country |
| ਪੇੜ | Perh | Tree |
| ਭੇਟ | Bhet | Gift |
| ਨੇਕ | Nek | Virtuous |
| ਵੇਰਵਾ | Verva | Details |
Practice Sentences
- ਮੇਜ਼ ‘ਤੇ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪਈ ਹੈ। (The book is on the table.)
- ਕੇਸ ਸਹੀ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਬੰਨ੍ਹੋ। (Tie your hair properly.)
- ਵੇਲਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਕੀਮਤੀ ਹੈ। (Time is very precious.)
- ਦੇਸ ਦੇ ਹਿੱਤ ਲਈ ਕੰਮ ਕਰੋ। (Work for the welfare of your country.)
- ਉਸ ਨੇ ਭੇਟ ਦਿੱਤੀ। (He/She gave a gift.)
Exercises
- Write each word with Lavan (ੇ) three times to practice its placement.
- Use three words from the table in your own sentences.
- Read the sentences out loud to improve fluency and pronunciation.
By practicing words with Lavan, you’ll gain confidence in recognizing and using the “e” sound in Gurmukhi.