ਇੱਕ

Definition

The number one; Ik Onkar — One God — opens the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Etymology

'ਇੱਕ' (ik) means 'one' in Punjabi, deriving from the Indo-Aryan numeral system present in several languages of the region.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'ik' is encountered in counting, introductory phrases, and educational settings.

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