The Hora matra (ੋ) in Gurmukhi represents the “o” sound, similar to the vowel sound in go. It is placed after a consonant to modify its sound. Mastering Hora is essential for developing fluency in Punjabi reading and writing.
What is Hora (ੋ)?
- Symbol: ੋ
- Placement: Positioned to the right side of a consonant.
- Sound: Produces the “o” sound as in go or so.
Examples of Words with Hora (ੋ)
First try to guess the pronunciation and later look at the solution below
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ਹੋਰ | More/Other |
| ਤੋਪ | Cannon |
| ਗੋਲ | Round |
| ਮੋਮ | Wax |
| ਲੋਕ | People |
| ਬੋਲ | Speak |
| ਸੋਚ | Thought |
| ਜੋਰ | Strength |
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ਹੋਰ | Hor | More/Other |
| ਤੋਪ | Top | Cannon |
| ਗੋਲ | Gol | Round |
| ਮੋਮ | Mom | Wax |
| ਲੋਕ | Lok | People |
| ਬੋਲ | Bol | Speak |
| ਸੋਚ | Soch | Thought |
| ਜੋਰ | Jor | Strength |
Practice Sentences
- ਹੋਰ ਕੁਝ ਲਿਆਓ। (Bring something more.)
- ਤੋਪਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਗੋਲੀਆਂ ਵੱਜ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਸਨ। (The cannons were firing rounds.)
- ਮੋਮ ਦੀ ਮੂਰਤੀ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ। (The wax statue is beautiful.)
- ਲੋਕ ਸੱਚਾਈ ਨੂੰ ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। (People like truthfulness.)
- ਸੋਚ ਸਮਝ ਕੇ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਕਰੋ। (Make decisions thoughtfully.)
Exercises
- Write each word from the table three times to practice the placement of the Hora matra.
- Create your own sentences using three of the words listed above.
- Practice reading the sentences out loud to improve fluency and pronunciation.
Learning the Hora matra (ੋ) is a fundamental step in mastering Punjabi. Regular practice with these examples and exercises will help you gain confidence in reading and writing. Let me know if you’d like to add more words or activities!