The Kanora matra (ੌ) in Gurmukhi represents the “au” sound, similar to the vowel sound in loud. It is placed after a consonant to modify its pronunciation. This matra is crucial for forming many Punjabi words.
What is Kanora (ੌ)?
- Symbol: ੌ
- Placement: Positioned to the right side of a consonant.
- Sound: Produces the “au” sound as in loud or out.
Examples of Words with Kanora (ੌ)
First try to guess the pronunciation and later look at the solution below
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ਕੌਣ | Who |
| ਬੌਤ | A lot |
| ਮੌਜ | Enjoyment |
| ਘੌਰ | Attention |
| ਦੌੜ | Race |
| ਸੌਚ | Hygiene |
| ਪੌਦਾ | Plant |
| ਲੌਹ | Iron |
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ਕੌਣ | Kaun | Who |
| ਬੌਤ | Baut | A lot |
| ਮੌਜ | Mauj | Enjoyment |
| ਘੌਰ | Ghaur | Attention |
| ਦੌੜ | Daur | Race |
| ਸੌਚ | Sauch | Hygiene |
| ਪੌਦਾ | Pauda | Plant |
| ਲੌਹ | Lauh | Iron |
Practice Sentences
- ਕੌਣ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ? (Who is coming?)
- ਉਸ ਨੇ ਬੌਤ ਸਹੀ ਕੰਮ ਕੀਤਾ। (He/She did a great job.)
- ਮੌਜ ਮਸਤਿ ਕਰਦੇ ਰਹੋ। (Keep enjoying life.)
- ਉਸ ਨੇ ਘੌਰ ਨਾਲ ਕੰਮ ਕੀਤਾ। (He/She worked with attention.)
- ਦੌੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲਓ। (Take part in the race.)
Exercises
- Write each word from the table three times to practice the placement of the Kanora matra.
- Form sentences using at least three words from the examples.
- Practice reading these sentences out loud to improve your fluency and pronunciation.
By practicing Kanora (ੌ) regularly, you will develop a deeper understanding of its usage and improve your Punjabi literacy skills. Let me know if you need more examples or exercises!