How is Daal (د) different from Ddaal (ڈ) and Zaal (ذ)?

All three share the angled shape. Daal has no mark, Ddaal (ڈ) has a small ط mark above, and Zaal (ذ) has one dot above.

Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?

Daal never joins to the letter after it, so it has two forms — isolated and final. The worksheet covers both, followed by real words to trace.

Which words are on this Daal worksheet?

Children trace دودھ (milk) and دروازہ (door).

Urdu Letter Daal (د) Tracing Worksheet – Free Printable PDF

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Trace the Urdu letter Daal (د), a small angled stroke, like a bent elbow, with no dots. This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated and final — then traces Daal (د) at the start of real words: دودھ (milk) and دروازہ (door).

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EarlyChildhood

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About this worksheet

Daal (د) is a small angled stroke, like a bent elbow, with no dots. Daal is a soft “d” made with the tongue touching the back of the top teeth.

This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated and final — then traces Daal (د) at the start of real words: دودھ (milk) and دروازہ (door).

Writing tip: Keep Daal small and resting on the line; a tail dipping below the line turns it into Ray (ر).

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Daal (د) pronounced in Urdu?: Daal is a soft “d” made with the tongue touching the back of the top teeth.
How is Daal (د) different from Ddaal (ڈ) and Zaal (ذ)?: All three share the angled shape. Daal has no mark, Ddaal (ڈ) has a small ط mark above, and Zaal (ذ) has one dot above.
Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?: Daal never joins to the letter after it, so it has two forms — isolated and final. The worksheet covers both, followed by real words to trace.
Which words are on this Daal worksheet?: Children trace دودھ (milk) and دروازہ (door).

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