Which one is correct दुकान(dukān) or दूकान(dūkān)? Short u or long ū?
You see both in lessions.
The correct spelling is दुकान(dukān)=shop. It is a short "u"
The correct transliteration is dukān or dukaan not dhookan.
द=dental d(unaspirated).
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Which one is correct: दुकान(dukān) or दूकान(dūkān)? Short u or long ū?
John-H8
September 16, 2013
hari-rocket-hindi-tutor
November 2, 2013
Yes you are right.
धन्यवाद
John-H8
November 2, 2013
Namaste Hari,
Thank you for your comment. I am glad you are our Rocket Hindi Tutor.
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