1 (Ikk) – One: Amrit saw one big, round jalebi on a plate. She said, “I’ll eat ikk sweet to start the fun.” (Ikk sounds like “ick” but with a smile.)
A woman sold six bright parandis (hair tassels). She held them up: “ Chhe colorful ties for your braid.” (Chhe sounds like “cheh” – six chairs in a row.) numbers in punjabi
Then she met two brothers selling sticky gur (jaggery). They shouted, “ Do pieces for the price of one!” (Do sounds like “dough” – two lumps of dough.) 1 (Ikk) – One: Amrit saw one big, round jalebi on a plate
A snake charmer had eight coiled baskets. He played his flute: “ Ath (utt) – eight cobras rise up.” (Ath sounds like “utth” – stand up eight times.) numbers in punjabi