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DoZubaan is Australia's dedicated Punjabi language learning hub — built for heritage speakers, VCE students, NAATI candidates, and anyone wanting to connect with Punjab's rich culture and language.

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Punjabi — the language of five rivers

35+ Gurmukhi letters
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Whether you're a beginner, a heritage speaker, a VCE student, or preparing for NAATI — DoZubaan has a hub built for you.

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The Gurmukhi Alphabet — ਪੈਂਤੀ ਅੱਖਰ

Gurmukhi has 35 primary letters. Click any letter to explore it, or go to the full alphabet page to learn with audio, examples, and practice exercises.

Explore Full Alphabet → Practice with Flashcards

Essential Words

Punjabi Vocabulary — ਸ਼ਬਦ ਭੰਡਾਰ

Start with these core words across the most useful categories. Click a tab to filter by topic.

ਮਾਂ
Maa
Mother
🔊 Maa
ਪਿਤਾ
Pita
Father
🔊 Pi-taa
ਵੀਰ
Veer
Brother
🔊 Veer
ਭੈਣ
Bhain
Sister
🔊 Bhain
ਦਾਦੀ
Dadi
Paternal grandmother
🔊 Daa-dee
ਦਾਦਾ
Dada
Paternal grandfather
🔊 Daa-daa
ਰੋਟੀ
Roti
Flatbread / food (general)
🔊 Ro-tee
ਦਾਲ
Dal
Lentil dish
🔊 Daal
ਚਾਵਲ
Chawal
Rice
🔊 Chaa-wal
ਲੱਸੀ
Lassi
Yoghurt-based drink
🔊 Lass-ee
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
Sat Sri Akal
Hello / God is Truth (Sikh greeting)
🔊 Sat Sree Akaal
ਕਿੱਦਾਂ
Kiddan
How are you? (informal)
🔊 Kid-dan
ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ
Theek haan
I am fine
🔊 Theek haan
ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ
Shukriya
Thank you
🔊 Shuk-ree-ya
ਮਾਫ਼ੀ ਕਰੋ
Maafi karo
Please forgive / Sorry
🔊 Maa-fee karo
ਇੱਕ
Ik
One
🔊 Ik
ਦੋ
Do
Two
🔊 Do
ਤਿੰਨ
Tinn
Three
🔊 Tinn
ਚਾਰ
Chaar
Four
🔊 Chaar
ਪੰਜ
Panj
Five
🔊 Panj
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🎓 VCE Punjabi? DoZubaan has you covered.

From understanding the exam structure to oral exam tips and past practice questions — our VCE Punjabi section is mapped to the actual Victorian curriculum. Perfect for students at Victorian School of Languages and community schools across Australia.

  • Exam structure breakdown
  • Vocabulary by syllabus topic
  • Oral exam tips & practice
  • Assessment criteria guide
  • Victorian School of Languages info
  • Community school directory
VCE Punjabi Guide →
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Victorian Certificate
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Punjabi Resources

Interactive Tools

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Free interactive tools to help you practise Punjabi wherever you are — no app download needed.

📝 NAATI CCL Punjabi Test

The NAATI Community Language (CCL) test earns bonus ATAR/selection rank points and opens doors to a career in interpreting. Our NAATI Punjabi guide covers everything you need — how it works, what to expect, and how to prepare.

NAATI CCL Guide → Interpreter Career →
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