Understand that Punjabi has special symbols, called lagakhar (ਲਗਾਖ਼ਰ), which are represented with a bindi (ਂ) or a tippee (ੰ) and the adhak (ੱ). Adhak doubles the sounds and changes the meaning of a word – for example, ਪਕਾ(cook) and ਪੱਕਾ (firm/ripe) – but is only used with mukta, sihari and aunkur