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The Devanagari script is an ______ writing system used to write several languages.
The Devanagari script is an ______ writing system used to write several languages.
abugida
The Devanagari script is also known as ______ script.
The Devanagari script is also known as ______ script.
Nagari
The Devanagari script consists of ______ primary characters.
The Devanagari script consists of ______ primary characters.
47
Consonants have inherent ______ sounds, which can be modified by adding vowel marks.
Consonants have inherent ______ sounds, which can be modified by adding vowel marks.
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The Devanagari script is written from ______ to right.
The Devanagari script is written from ______ to right.
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The anusvāra (ं) indicates ______ of the preceding vowel.
The anusvāra (ं) indicates ______ of the preceding vowel.
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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.
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