6 Questions
The Devanagari script is an ______ writing system used to write several languages.
abugida
The Devanagari script is also known as ______ script.
Nagari
The Devanagari script consists of ______ primary characters.
47
Consonants have inherent ______ sounds, which can be modified by adding vowel marks.
vowel
The Devanagari script is written from ______ to right.
left
The anusvāra (ं) indicates ______ of the preceding vowel.
nasalization
Study Notes
Bhasha Lipi and Vikryan
Devanagari Script
Overview
- Devanagari script is an abugida writing system used to write several languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, and others.
- It is also known as Nagari script.
Key Features
- Consists of 47 primary characters, including 14 vowels and 33 consonants.
- Vowels are represented by diacritical marks or standalone symbols.
- Consonants have inherent vowel sounds, which can be modified by adding vowel marks.
- Script is written from left to right.
Vowel Marks
- There are 14 vowel marks in Devanagari, including:
- Independent vowel symbols (e.g., अ, आ, इ)
- Dependent vowel marks (e.g., ा, ि, ी)
- Vowel modifiers (e.g., ँ, ใ, ь)
Consonant-Vowel Combinations
- Consonants can be combined with vowel marks to form syllables.
- Examples:
- क (ka) + ा (aa) = का (kaa)
- ख (kha) + ि (i) = खि (khi)
Special Characters
- Two special characters:
- anusvāra (ं): indicates nasalization of the preceding vowel
- visarga (ः): indicates a strong, forceful pronunciation of the preceding vowel
Importance
- Devanagari script is an important part of Indian culture and identity.
- It is widely used in education, literature, and daily life in India and other countries.
Devanagari Script
Overview
- Used to write several languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, and others.
- Also known as Nagari script.
Key Features
- Consists of 47 primary characters, including 14 vowels and 33 consonants.
- Vowels are represented by diacritical marks or standalone symbols.
- Consonants have inherent vowel sounds, which can be modified by adding vowel marks.
- Script is written from left to right.
Vowel Marks
- There are 14 vowel marks in Devanagari, including independent vowel symbols, dependent vowel marks, and vowel modifiers.
- Examples of vowel marks: अ, आ, इ, ा, ि, ी, ँ, ใ, ь.
Consonant-Vowel Combinations
- Consonants can be combined with vowel marks to form syllables.
- Examples: क (ka) + ा (aa) = का (kaa), ख (kha) + ि (i) = खि (khi).
Special Characters
- Two special characters:
- anusvāra (ं): indicates nasalization of the preceding vowel.
- visarga (ः): indicates a strong, forceful pronunciation of the preceding vowel.
Importance
- An important part of Indian culture and identity.
- Widely used in education, literature, and daily life in India and other countries.
Learn about the Devanagari script, used to write languages like Hindi, Marathi, and Sanskrit, and its key features.
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