- Symbol: ੈ
- Placement: Positioned to the right side of a consonant.
- Sound: Produces the “ai” sound as in hair or fair.
Examples of Words with Dulavan (ੈ)
First try to guess the pronunciation and later look at the solution below
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ਕੈਸਾ | How/What kind |
| ਗੈਰ | Stranger |
| ਧੈਨ | Cow (feminine) |
| ਬੈਠਕ | Meeting |
| ਸੈਂਕੜਾ | Hundreds |
| ਹੈਰਾਨ | Surprised |
| ਤੈਂਤਾਲੀ | Forty-three |
| ਮੈਲ | Dirt/Filth |
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ਕੈਸਾ | Kaisa | How/What kind |
| ਗੈਰ | Gair | Stranger |
| ਧੈਨ | Dhain | Cow (feminine) |
| ਬੈਠਕ | Baithak | Meeting |
| ਸੈਂਕੜਾ | Sainkda | Hundreds |
| ਹੈਰਾਨ | Hairaan | Surprised |
| ਤੈਂਤਾਲੀ | Taintali | Forty-three |
| ਮੈਲ | Dirt/Filth |
Practice Sentences
- ਕੈਸਾ ਮੌਸਮ ਹੈ? (How is the weather?)
- ਉਹ ਗੈਰ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਹੈ। (He/She is a stranger.)
- ਧੈਨ ਖੇਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਖਾਣ ਲਈ ਗਈ। (The cow went to the field to graze.)
- ਬੈਠਕ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕੀ ਹੈ। (The meeting has started.)
- ਮੈਲ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਫ ਕਰੋ। (Clean the dirt.)
Exercises
- Write each word from the table three times to practice the placement of the Dulavan matra.
- Use at least three words from the examples to create your own sentences.
- Practice reading the provided sentences aloud to improve pronunciation and fluency.
Mastering the Dulavan matra is an essential step in reading and writing Punjabi fluently. Regular practice with these words and sentences will help you strengthen your understanding.