THIS BOOK is ALL about learning to write the Devanagari alphasyllabary script (Sanskrit is technically not an alphabet). This book uses the same method myself and millions of American school children use (d) to learn to write their English A-B-Cs. Someone else posted a photo of the lessons. See what I mean? Let us get introduced to the Conventional Devanagari symbols. The letters are arranged in a neat, systematic format, separating Vowels svara (ra ‘reverberation’ of the sva ‘self’) from Consonants.
English[edit]
Due to low awareness of Devanagari keyboard layouts, many Indian users type Hindi in the Roman script. Before Devanagari was added to Unicode, many workarounds were used to display Devanagari on the Internet, and many sites and services have continued using them despite widespread availability of Unicode fonts supporting Devanagari. Devanagari is not actually an alphabet, but a so-called alphasyllabary. An alphasyllabary is a writing system which is primarily based on consonants, and in which vowel symbols are requisite yet secondary. As such, the fundamental genius of Devanagari is that every letter represents a consonant which is followed by an inherent schwa vowel, अ. Language written in the Devanagari script NYT Crossword Clue Answers are listed below and every time we find a new solution for this clue we add it on the answers list. If you encounter two or more answers look at the most recent one i.e the last item on the answers box. ADVERTISEMENT This crossword Language written in the Devanagari script Crossword Clue Read More ».
Etymology[edit]
From Sanskritदेवनागरी(devanāgarī), compound of देव(deva, “deity, divine”) + नगर(nagara, “town, city”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK)IPA(key): /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/, /ˌdɛvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/
- (US)IPA(key): /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑɡəɹi/
Audio (US)
Adjective[edit]
Devanagari (not comparable)
- Of the Devanagari script or of a Devanagari alphabet.
- 2018, James Lambert, “Anglo-Indian slang in dictionaries on historical principles”, in World Englishes, volume 37, page 251:
- The etymologies gave words from Hindustani in the Devanagari script accompanied by transliterations in parentheses.
Derived terms[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Devanagari (uncountable)
- An abugida script used to write many languages originating in India and Nepal, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Maithili, Bhili, Konkani, Bhojpuri, and Nepali.
- Synonym:Devanagari alphabet(nonstandard)
Translations[edit]
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Further reading[edit]
- Devanagari on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Hindi Devanagari Alphabet
If you're trying to learn the Hindi Alphabet which is also called Devanagari, check our courses about pronunciation, and sound of all letters... to help you with your Hindi grammar. Try to concentrate on the lesson and memorize the sounds. Also don't forget to check the rest of our other lessons listed on Learn Hindi. Enjoy the rest of the lesson!
Hindi Alphabet
Learning the Hindi alphabet is very important because its structure is used in every day conversation. Without it, you will not be able to say words properly even if you know how to write those words. The better you pronounce a letter in a word, the more understood you will be in speaking the Hindi language.
Below is a table showing the Hindi alphabet and how it is pronounced in English, and finally examples of how those letters would sound if you place them in a word.
| Hindi Alphabet | English Sound | Pronunciation Example |
|---|---|---|
| a | as in apple | |
| aa | as in hat | |
| e | as in energy | |
| ii | as in Wii | |
| ei | as in mean | |
| ei | as in mean | |
| ai | as in mate | |
| i | as in history | |
| o | as in home | |
| oi | as in moisture | |
| oii | as in oyster | |
| uu | as in noon | |
| ou | as in mouse | |
| u | as in ultimate | |
| B | as in basket | |
| Bha | as in Bob Hansen | |
| Ca | as in California | |
| Chha | as in Rich Hansen | |
| Da | as in Dalila | |
| Dha | as in Edward Hansen | |
| Fa | as in fast | |
| Fi | as in Finland | |
| Ga | as in galaxy | |
| Gha | as in Ghana | |
| Ghi | as in Ghistapo | |
| Ha | as in hand | |
| Ja | as in Jakarta | |
| Jha | as in Jhahan | |
| Ka | as in Kashmir | |
| Kha | as in Khan | |
| Khi | as in blac | |
| L | as in love | |
| Li | as in link | |
| Li | as in military | |
| Lii | as in Lima | |
| Lii | as in Bradley | |
| Ma | as in man | |
| Na | as in Namibia | |
| N'a | as in Stan Alan | |
| Nia | as in Niagara | |
| Nae | as in Nigeria | |
| Ni | as in Nicaragua | |
| oms | as in Tom's book | |
| Pa | as in Panama | |
| Qi | as in King | |
| Ra | as in rank | |
| Ri | as in ring | |
| Ri | as in risk | |
| Ri | as in Brie | |
| Sa | as in Sam | |
| Sha | as in Shanghai | |
| Shha | as in wash hand | |
| Ta | as in Tamara | |
| T'a | as in Matt Alan | |
| Tha | as in Thailand | |
| Tha | as in Thailand | |
| T'ha | as in Thailand | |
| Thha | as in Keith Hansen | |
| ugDha | as in drug down | |
| ugDhha | as in hugged hand | |
| Va | as in vast | |
| Ya | as in yard | |
| Yi | as in year | |
| Za | as in Zambia |
Hindi Pronunciation
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Devanagari Alphabet Languages
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