Absolutely! Urdu punctuation follows a system that's slightly different than English. Urdu text is written and read from right to left. You'll see that some typical English punctuation marks like the comma, full stop, parentheses, and question marks, are used in Urdu, but their appearance and placement may vary.
The 'madda' is used for an elongated vowel sound or pause in a sentence. You also have a 'tazkir', which functions much like a comma does in English, providing a pause in a sentence. Then there's the 'arqam', a full stop in the shape of a filled circle, signaling the end of a sentence.
Finally, there's the inverted question mark, 'ultha sawal', which is interesting because of its mirrored orientation compared to English.
Another notable aspect is the in-line quotation, where the start of a quoted sentence is marked with a ‘quotation mark’ and the end with a 'reversed quotation mark'.
It's a fascinating system! As with any language, continued practice is vital for mastering Urdu punctuation. I hope that gives you a helpful start to understanding the rules. Just remember, it's like learning a new dance step - a bit tricky at first, but you'll be twirling with the rhythm of the language soon enough.
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