Devanagari

usgb/ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡəri/
noun

It's a script primarily used for writing Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali languages.

She wrote her poem in the Devanagari script.
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Often appears as...

  • devanagari script
  • devanagari alphabet

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Cultural Significance

Understanding Devanagari helps appreciate cultural texts, like ancient manuscripts and religious verses, originating from India and Nepal.

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Reading the original Mahabharata requires knowledge of the Devanagari script.
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Pronunciation Aid

Devanagari script includes phonetic details that can improve pronunciation of languages written in it.

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Use Devanagari to get the correct pronunciation of 'संस्कृत' (Sanskrit).
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Not Alphabetical

Unlike English, Devanagari is an abugida, where each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound.

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In Devanagari, 'क' stands for 'ka' and 'कि' for 'ki'.
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