How is Choti Yay (ی) different from Bari Yay (ے)?

Choti Yay can appear anywhere in a word and gives a “y” or “ee” sound. Bari Yay (ے) only comes at the end of a word and gives an “ay” or “e” sound.

Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?

It covers all four forms of Choti Yay: isolated, initial, medial and final, followed by real words to trace.

Which words are on this Choti Yay worksheet?

Children trace یکہ (horse cart) and یاد (memory).

Urdu Letter Choti Yay (ی) Tracing Worksheet – Free Printable PDF

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Trace the Urdu letter Choti Yay (ی), a curving body; inside a word it becomes a short tooth with two dots below. This worksheet practises all four forms — isolated, initial, medial and final — then traces Choti Yay (ی) at the start of real words: یکہ (horse cart) and یاد (memory).

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EarlyChildhood

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About this worksheet

Choti Yay (ی) is a curving body; inside a word it becomes a short tooth with two dots below. Choti Yay sounds like the “y” in “yes”, and also carries the long “ee” vowel.

This worksheet practises all four forms — isolated, initial, medial and final — then traces Choti Yay (ی) at the start of real words: یکہ (horse cart) and یاد (memory).

Writing tip: Swing the curve below the line in the isolated and final forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Choti Yay (ی) pronounced in Urdu?: Choti Yay sounds like the “y” in “yes”, and also carries the long “ee” vowel.
How is Choti Yay (ی) different from Bari Yay (ے)?: Choti Yay can appear anywhere in a word and gives a “y” or “ee” sound. Bari Yay (ے) only comes at the end of a word and gives an “ay” or “e” sound.
Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?: It covers all four forms of Choti Yay: isolated, initial, medial and final, followed by real words to trace.
Which words are on this Choti Yay worksheet?: Children trace یکہ (horse cart) and یاد (memory).

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