How is Laam (ل) different from Alif (ا)?

Both are tall strokes, but Laam joins to the next letter and curves into a bowl at the end of a word, while Alif stays straight and never joins forward.

Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?

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

Which words are on this Laam worksheet?

Children trace لڑکا (boy) and لیموں (lemon).

Urdu Letter Laam (ل) Tracing Worksheet – Free Printable PDF

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Trace the Urdu letter Laam (ل), a tall upright stroke that curves into a bowl below the line at the end of a word. This worksheet practises all four forms — isolated, initial, medial and final — then traces Laam (ل) at the start of real words: لڑکا (boy) and لیموں (lemon).

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About this worksheet

Laam (ل) is a tall upright stroke that curves into a bowl below the line at the end of a word. Laam sounds like the “l” in “lemon”.

This worksheet practises all four forms — isolated, initial, medial and final — then traces Laam (ل) at the start of real words: لڑکا (boy) and لیموں (lemon).

Writing tip: Laam is one of the tallest letters — let the stroke reach well above the middle line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Laam (ل) pronounced in Urdu?: Laam sounds like the “l” in “lemon”.
How is Laam (ل) different from Alif (ا)?: Both are tall strokes, but Laam joins to the next letter and curves into a bowl at the end of a word, while Alif stays straight and never joins forward.
Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?: It covers all four forms of Laam: isolated, initial, medial and final, followed by real words to trace.
Which words are on this Laam worksheet?: Children trace لڑکا (boy) and لیموں (lemon).

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