"Gurmukhi" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Gurmukhi is a script used to write the Punjabi language, which is the official language of the Indian state of Punjab and the provincial language of the Pakistani province of Punjab. The script was developed in the 16th century by Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh guru, and is currently used by Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike throughout the world. Gurmukhi is written from left to right and consists of 41 basic letters, which are combined to form various sounds and words. It is an important part of Sikh culture and identity.
Gurn: to contort one's face or distort one's features, often in reaction to strong emotions such as disgust, pain, or shock.
Gurnard is a type of fish, specifically a marine fish that belongs to the family Triglidae. It is also known as a sea robin because of its resemblance to a robin bird. Gurnards are found in warm and temperate waters around the world, and are often caught for food. They are known for their distinctive appearance, with a large head, prominent eyes, and a flat, spiny body. Gurnards are also often referred to as "coalfish" due to the dark grey color of their skin.
Gurnet refers to a small sandbank or a ridge of sand that is located an offshore island, typically formed when the waves erode a beach and deposit sand offshore.
A gurney is a type of hospital bed or cot, typically made of metal or wood, used for carrying patients or corpses. It is often referred to as a stretcher or a hospital stretcher.
Gurning is a verb that means to make a face, typically an ugly or distorted one, especially for the purpose of entertainment. It is often used to describe a humorous or comical facial expression, and is commonly associated with the traditional English folk festival of Egremont Ferry.