Zoay

Zoay Urdu Worksheet

Learning the Urdu Letter “Zoay” (ظ)

Welcome to the wonderful world of Urdu alphabets! Today, we are going to learn about the letter “Zoay” (ظ). This letter is unique and fun to learn. Let’s dive in!

What is “Zoay”?
“Zoay” (ظ) is a letter in the Urdu alphabet. It sounds like the English “z” in “zebra” but with a slightly heavier sound. It’s a strong and clear sound that you’ll enjoy saying!

How to Write “Zoay”
Writing “Zoay” is simple once you know the steps. Here’s how you can write it:

Start with a small curve: Begin at the top and make a small curve to the left.
Add a vertical line: Draw a straight line down from the end of the curve.
Finish with a small tail: Add a small tail at the bottom of the line.
Add a dot: Place a dot above the curve. This dot is important because it makes “Zoay” different from other letters.

Forms of “Zoay”
“Zoay” can look different depending on where it is in a word. Here are the four forms:

Isolated (ظ): When “Zoay” stands alone.
Initial (ظـ): When “Zoay” is at the beginning of a word.
Medial (ـظـ): When “Zoay” is in the middle of a word.
Final (ـظ): When “Zoay” is at the end of a word.
Words with “Zoay”
Here are some words that start with “Zoay”:

ظرف (Zarf): Utensil
ظاہر (Zahir): Obvious
ظالم (Zalim): Cruel
Fun Activities
Tracing Practice: Print out worksheets with the letter “Zoay” and trace it with your pencil. This will help you remember how to write it.
Find the “Zoay”: Look for the letter “Zoay” in your favorite Urdu storybooks. Count how many times you can find it!
Drawing Time: Draw pictures of things that start with “Zoay”, like a utensil (ظرف) or something obvious (ظاہر).
Story Time
Let’s end with a short story featuring “Zoay”:

Once upon a time, in a bustling town, there was a kind man named Zarf (ظرف). Zarf was known for his generosity and always helped others. One day, he found a magical utensil (ظرف) that could make delicious food appear. Zarf used this utensil to feed the hungry and bring joy to everyone. His actions made it obvious (ظاہر) that kindness can change the world.