In my first post of AlifBe series I have mentioned that the 52 letters of Sindhi Alphabet, known as AlifBe or Alaph Ambh~u, could be divided into sixteen basic shape groups. So far I have covered 22 alphabets that come under 4 different shape groups!
To check the recap of 1st, 2nd and 3rd shape group, kindly check this link!
And now the recap of 4th shape group:
د (द/D~) as in Dehradun or as in Dal Dimma
ڌ (ध/Dh~) as in Dharamshala or as in Dhaage Waara Karela
ڏ (ड/D^) as in D^othiyun
ڊ (ड/D) as in Daddy or as in Dabhal Pakoda
ڍ (ढ/ Dh) as in Dhokla or as in Dhodho Chatni
ذ (ज़/ Z) as in Zoo or as in Kagzi Leemun Ji Khatain!
Please note that there are 4 variations of Z in Arabic Sindhi:
ذ as in Zaro (Little )
ز as in Zanzeer (Chain/shackles)
ض as in Zaeef (Feeble)
ظ as in Zalim (cruel/merciless)
Out of these four, ز (as in Zanzeer) is used for words of Sindhi origin. Rest of the three i.e ذ, ض, ظ are used while writing words of Arabic or Persian origin.
Please do suggest me a Sindhi vegetarian dish starting with ز (as in Zanzeer) as I am totally clueless!
In case you wish to learn how each letter in Arabic Sindhi is written, you can check AlifBe Series on my youtube channel. Would be obliged if you can subscribe to the channel. If you like the series please do share it with your friends and family. Even if few of you will attempt to learn Arabic Sindhi via AlifBe series, I will feel happy and contented!
