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Welcome to your journey into the beautiful and intricate world of the Marathi Devanagari script! Understanding the script is fundamental for anyone looking to learn Marathi, as it opens the door to reading, writing, and appreciating the language in all its glory. In this lesson, we will explore the basics of the Devanagari script, including its letter forms, diacritics, and how these elements come together to form words.

The Devanagari script is not just a means of communication; it is a vital part of Marathi culture and identity. By learning to read and write in Devanagari, you not only gain a skill but also a deeper connection to the language and its speakers. This lesson will be structured as follows:

Introduction to the Devanagari Script

Basic Letters and Vowels

Consonants and Their Diacritics

Forming Words and Simple Sentences

Practice Exercises

Conclusion

Let’s delve into the world of Devanagari!

Introduction to the Devanagari Script[edit | edit source]

The Devanagari script is an abugida, which means that each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound. This is an important aspect to grasp as we begin our exploration. In Marathi, the inherent vowel is usually 'अ' (a), but it can be modified with diacritics to represent different vowels.

The script consists of 14 vowels and 36 consonants. Additionally, it employs various diacritics to denote vowel sounds and nasalization. Learning these characters is crucial as they form the foundation of written communication in Marathi.

Basic Letters and Vowels[edit | edit source]

Let’s begin with the vowels in the Devanagari script. Here are the basic vowels and their representations:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
अ	/ə/	a (as in "America")
आ	/aː/	aa (as in "father")
इ	/i/	i (as in "it")
ई	/iː/	ee (as in "see")
उ	/u/	u (as in "put")
ऊ	/uː/	oo (as in "food")
ऋ	/r̥i/	ri (a unique sound)
ए	/eː/	e (as in "they")
ऐ	/ai/	ai (as in "aisle")
ओ	/oː/	o (as in "go")
औ	/au/	au (as in "how")
अं	/ə̃/	um (as in "hum")
अः	/əɦ/	ah (a sound of breath)

These vowels are the building blocks of every word in Marathi. Each vowel has its unique form, and they can also be combined with consonants to create different sounds.

Consonants and Their Diacritics[edit | edit source]

Next, we will look at the consonants. The Devanagari script comprises 36 consonants, each with its unique sound. Here are some common consonants along with their diacritics:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
क	/kə/	ka
ख	/kʰə/	kha
ग	/gə/	ga
घ	/gʰə/	gha
च	/tʃə/	cha
छ	/tʃʰə/	chha
ज	/dʒə/	ja
झ	/dʒʰə/	jha
ट	/ʈə/	ta (retroflex)
ठ	/ʈʰə/	tha (retroflex)
ड	/ɖə/	da (retroflex)
ढ	/ɖʰə/	dha (retroflex)
त	/t̪ə/	ta
थ	/t̪ʰə/	tha
द	/d̪ə/	da
ध	/d̪ʰə/	dha
न	/nə/	na
प	/pə/	pa
फ	/pʰə/	pha
ब	/bə/	ba
भ	/bʰə/	bha
म	/mə/	ma
य	/jə/	ya
र	/rə/	ra
ल	/lə/	la
व	/və/	va
श	/ʃə/	sha
ष	/ʂə/	sha (retroflex)
स	/sə/	sa
ह	/hə/	ha

Each consonant can be combined with vowels to create various sounds. For instance, the consonant क (ka) can become का (kaa) when combined with the vowel आ (aa).

Forming Words and Simple Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a basic understanding of vowels and consonants, let’s see how they come together to form words. Here are some examples:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
कुटुंब	/kuʈʊmb/	Family
घर	/ɡʱər/	Home
शाळा	/ʃaːɭaː/	School
मित्र	/mɪt̪rə/	Friend
पुस्तक	/pʊst̪ək/	Book
शाळेतील	/ʃaːɭeːt̪il/	Of the school
खेळ	/kʰeːɭ/	Game
भाजी	/bʱaːdʒi/	Vegetable
चहा	/tʃaːɦaː/	Tea
संगीत	/səŋɡit̪/	Music

Notice how the letters come together to create meaningful words. With practice, you'll become familiar with these combinations, which will help you read and write Marathi with ease.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a grasp of the Devanagari script, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.

Exercise 1: Identify the Vowels[edit | edit source]

Write down the Devanagari script for the following vowels:

1. a

2. aa

3. i

4. ee

5. u

Solution:

1. अ

2. आ

3. इ

4. ई

5. उ

Exercise 2: Write the Consonants[edit | edit source]

Write down the Devanagari script for the following consonants:

1. ka

2. kha

3. ga

4. cha

5. na

Solution:

1. क

2. ख

3. ग

4. च

5. न

Exercise 3: Form Words[edit | edit source]

Using the consonants क, म, and त, form meaningful words in Marathi.

Solution:

1. कमल (kamal) - Lotus

2. मत (mat) - Opinion

3. कतम (katam) - To cut (contextual)

Exercise 4: Translate to English[edit | edit source]

Translate the following Marathi words to English:

1. घर

2. मित्र

3. शाळा

4. भाजी

5. चहा

Solution:

1. Home

2. Friend

3. School

4. Vegetable

5. Tea

Exercise 5: Identify the Word Parts[edit | edit source]

Break down the following words into their constituent vowels and consonants:

1. कुटुंब

2. शाळा

Solution:

1. कुटुंब (क + उ + ट + ं + ब)

2. शाळा (श + ा + ल + ा)

Exercise 6: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct vowel or consonant:

1. म__त्र (Friend)

2. __हा (Tea)

Solution:

1. मित्र

2. चहा

Exercise 7: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create a simple sentence using the words: घर (home), मित्र (friend), and आहे (is).

Solution:

माझं घर माझ्या मित्राकडे आहे. (Mājha ghar mājhyā mitrākāḍe āhe.) - My home is at my friend’s place.

Exercise 8: Match the Word with Meaning[edit | edit source]

Match the Marathi words with their English meanings:

1. शाळा

2. पुस्तक

3. संगीत

4. खेळ

5. कुटुंब

Solution:

1. School - शाळा

2. Book - पुस्तक

3. Music - संगीत

4. Game - खेळ

5. Family - कुटुंब

Exercise 9: Transcribe the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Transcribe the following sentence from Roman script to Devanagari:

"My friend is at home."

Solution:

"माझा मित्र घरी आहे."

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your family using at least three words learned in this lesson.

Solution Example:

"माझं कुटुंब एकत्र राहातं. माझा भाऊ आणि बहिण शाळेत जातात. आमचं घर खूप सुंदर आहे."

"My family lives together. My brother and sister go to school. Our home is very beautiful."

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've taken your first steps in mastering the Devanagari script for Marathi. The letters you’ve learned today are the foundation for reading and writing in Marathi. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find yourself reading simple texts and expressing yourself in writing. Remember, learning a new script is a gradual process, so be patient with yourself. In the next lesson, we will build on these foundations and venture into more complex aspects of Marathi grammar. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Basic Greetings and Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Pronouns

Common Verbs and Adjectives

Questions and Answers

Food and Dining

Marathi Festivals and Traditions

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Family and Relationships

Marathi Literature and Cinema

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to your journey into the beautiful and intricate world of the Marathi Devanagari script! Understanding the script is fundamental for anyone looking to learn Marathi, as it opens the door to reading, writing, and appreciating the language in all its glory. In this lesson, we will explore the basics of the Devanagari script, including its letter forms, diacritics, and how these elements come together to form words.
+The Devanagari script is not just a means of communication; it is a vital part of Marathi culture and identity. By learning to read and write in Devanagari, you not only gain a skill but also a deeper connection to the language and its speakers. This lesson will be structured as follows:
-<div class="pg_page_title">Marathi Grammar → Marathi writing → Devanagari script</div>
+* '''Introduction to the Devanagari Script'''
-__TOC__
+* '''Basic Letters and Vowels'''
-As a Marathi language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the basics of Marathi writing using the Devanagari script. In this lesson, you will learn how to write and read Marathi using the script, including the letter forms and diacritics.
+* '''Consonants and Their Diacritics'''
-== Introduction ==
+* '''Forming Words and Simple Sentences'''
-Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by around 83 million people mainly in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the official language and co-official language in the state, and it is also spoken in Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Telangana. Marathi is written using the Devanagari script, which is also used to write Hindi, Nepali, and other languages.
+* '''Practice Exercises'''
-Whether you want to read Marathi literature, write letters in Marathi, or simply understand Marathi texts, learning the Devanagari script is essential. Let's dive into the basics of Marathi writing using the Devanagari script.
+* '''Conclusion'''
-== Basics of Devanagari script ==
+Let’s delve into the world of Devanagari!
-Devanagari script is a phonetic script that represents phonemes (sounds) in Marathi. It has 52 letters, including 12 vowels and 40 consonants. Each letter is represented by a distinct symbol with a unique sound. In addition, Devanagari script uses diacritics to indicate vowel sounds.
+__TOC__
-Here are some basic rules of Marathi writing in the Devanagari script:
+=== Introduction to the Devanagari Script ===
-* Each Marathi letter has a corresponding sound, which makes it a phonetic script.
+The Devanagari script is an abugida, which means that each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound. This is an important aspect to grasp as we begin our exploration. In Marathi, the inherent vowel is usually 'अ' (a), but it can be modified with diacritics to represent different vowels.
-* Space is not used to separate words, and each new word is written in a new line.
-* Matra (diacritics) are used to add vowels sounds to consonants, which changes the pronunciation of consonants.
-== Marathi consonants ==
+The script consists of 14 vowels and 36 consonants. Additionally, it employs various diacritics to denote vowel sounds and nasalization. Learning these characters is crucial as they form the foundation of written communication in Marathi.
-There are 40 consonants in Marathi, and each consonant has a basic form and variations depending on how the matra is added. The variations are used to represent different sounds.
+=== Basic Letters and Vowels ===
-Here's a table of Marathi consonants and their pronunciation.
+Let’s begin with the vowels in the Devanagari script. Here are the basic vowels and their representations:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| क || k || king
+| अ || /ə/ || a (as in "America")
 |-
-| ख || kh || khaki
+| आ || /aː/ || aa (as in "father")
 |-
-| ग || g || good
+| इ || /i/ || i (as in "it")
 |-
-| घ || gh || ghost
+| ई || /iː/ || ee (as in "see")
 |-
-| ङ || ng || sing
+| उ || /u/ || u (as in "put")
 |-
-| च || ch || chop
+| ऊ || /uː/ || oo (as in "food")
 |-
-| छ || chh || church
+| ऋ || /r̥i/ || ri (a unique sound)
 |-
-| ज || j || jump
+| ए || /eː/ || e (as in "they")
 |-
-| झ || jh || hedge
+| ऐ || /ai/ || ai (as in "aisle")
 |-
-| ञ || ñ || canyon
+| ओ || /oː/ || o (as in "go")
 |-
-| ट || ṭ || stop
+| औ || /au/ || au (as in "how")
 |-
-| ठ || ṭh || Smith
+| अं || /ə̃/ || um (as in "hum")
 |-
-| ड || ḍ || drum
+| अः || /əɦ/ || ah (a sound of breath)
+|}
+These vowels are the building blocks of every word in Marathi. Each vowel has its unique form, and they can also be combined with consonants to create different sounds.
+=== Consonants and Their Diacritics ===
+Next, we will look at the consonants. The Devanagari script comprises 36 consonants, each with its unique sound. Here are some common consonants along with their diacritics:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ढ || ḍh || bread
+| क || /kə/ || ka
 |-
-| ण || ṇ || burn
+| ख || /kʰə/ || kha
 |-
-| त || t || tone
+| ग || /gə/ || ga
 |-
-| थ || th || thin
+| घ || /gʰə/ || gha
 |-
-| द || d || deep
+| च || /tʃə/ || cha
 |-
-| ध || dh || the
+| छ || /tʃʰə/ || chha
 |-
-| न || n || nose
+| ज || /dʒə/ || ja
 |-
-| प || p || pet
+| झ || /dʒʰə/ || jha
 |-
-| फ || ph || phone
+| ट || /ʈə/ || ta (retroflex)
 |-
-| ब || b || big
+| ठ || /ʈʰə/ || tha (retroflex)
 |-
-| भ || bh || behind
+| ड || /ɖə/ || da (retroflex)
 |-
-| म || m || man
+| ढ || /ɖʰə/ || dha (retroflex)
 |-
-| य || y || yes
+| त || /t̪ə/ || ta
 |-
-| र || r || rat
+| थ || /t̪ʰə/ || tha
 |-
-| ल || l || lamp
+| द || /d̪ə/ || da
 |-
-| व || v || vet
+| ध || /d̪ʰə/ || dha
 |-
-| श || sh || shape
+| न || /nə/ || na
 |-
-| ष || ṣ || shop
+| प || /pə/ || pa
 |-
-| स || s || sun
+| फ || /pʰə/ || pha
 |-
-| ह || h || help
+| ब || /bə/ || ba
 |-
-| क्ष || kṣ || checkmate
+| भ || /bʰə/ || bha
 |-
-| ज्ञ || gy || genius
-|}
-Note that the pronunciation of some of the consonants might differ among speakers based on their dialect.
+| म || /mə/ || ma
+|-
-== Marathi vowels ==
+| य || /jə/ || ya
-Marathi has twelve vowels sounds, which are divided into three groups: short, long and diphthongs.
+|-
-Here's a table of Marathi vowels and their pronunciation:
+| र || /rə/ || ra
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| अ || a || hut
+| ल || /lə/ || la
 |-
-| आ || ā || father
+| व || /və/ || va
 |-
-| इ || i || bid
+| श || /ʃə/ || sha
 |-
-| ई || ī || feel
+| ष || /ʂə/ || sha (retroflex)
 |-
-| उ || u || put
+| स || /sə/ || sa
 |-
-| ऊ || ū || fool
-|-
+| ह || /hə/ || ha
-| ए || e || bed
-|-
-| ऐ || ai || kind
-|-
-| ओ || o || bone
-|-
-| औ || au || plow
-|-
-| अं || ə̃ || band
-|-
-| अः || ' || hunk
 |}
-Note that the apostrophe character ( ' ) is used to indicate the nasalized vowel sound in the Marathi language.
+Each consonant can be combined with vowels to create various sounds. For instance, the consonant क (ka) can become का (kaa) when combined with the vowel आ (aa).
-== Matra (diacritics) ==
+=== Forming Words and Simple Sentences ===
-Matra is a diacritic used in Devanagari script to add vowel sounds to consonants. Depending on how the matra is used, it can change the pronunciation of consonants.
+Now that we have a basic understanding of vowels and consonants, let’s see how they come together to form words. Here are some examples:
-Here are some examples of Marathi consonants with matra and their pronunciation:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| का || ka || car
+| कुटुंब || /kuʈʊmb/ || Family
 |-
-| की || kee || beak
+| घर || /ɡʱər/ || Home
 |-
-| कु || ku || cook
+| शाळा || /ʃaːɭaː/ || School
 |-
-| कू || koo || cool
+| मित्र || /mɪt̪rə/ || Friend
 |-
-| के || ke || partake
+| पुस्तक || /pʊst̪ək/ || Book
 |-
-| कै || kai || kite
+| शाळेतील || /ʃaːɭeːt̪il/ || Of the school
 |-
-| को || ko || coat
+| खेळ || /kʰeːɭ/ || Game
 |-
-| कौ || kau || cow
+| भाजी || /bʱaːdʒi/ || Vegetable
 |-
-| कं || kan || can
+| चहा || /tʃaːɦaː/ || Tea
 |-
-| कः || kah || cart
+| संगीत || /səŋɡit̪/ || Music
 |}
-Note that matra can also represent vowel sounds when they appear on their own without a consonant.
+Notice how the letters come together to create meaningful words. With practice, you'll become familiar with these combinations, which will help you read and write Marathi with ease.
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+Now that you have a grasp of the Devanagari script, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.
+==== Exercise 1: Identify the Vowels ====
+Write down the Devanagari script for the following vowels:
+. a
+. aa
+. i
-== Punctuation ==
+. ee
-Punctuation marks are used in Marathi writing to indicate pauses, sentence endings, and other elements of the text. Marathi follows the same punctuation conventions as the English language. Here are some common punctuation marks used in Marathi:
+. u
-* Full stop: । (danda)
+''Solution:''
-* Comma: ० (purna viraam)
-* Question mark: ? (prashna chinh)
-* Exclamation mark: ! (udatt chinh)
-== Conclusion ==
+. अ
-Learning the basics of the Devanagari script is essential for anyone interested in reading, writing, or speaking Marathi language. Do not hesitate to continue your learning journey and practice as much as possible. The more you immerse yourself in the language, the faster you'll progress in your Marathi language learning journey!
+. आ
+. इ
+. ई
+. उ
+==== Exercise 2: Write the Consonants ====
+Write down the Devanagari script for the following consonants:
+. ka
+. kha
+. ga
+. cha
+. na
+''Solution:''
+. क
+. ख
+. ग
+. च
+. न
+==== Exercise 3: Form Words ====
+Using the consonants क, म, and त, form meaningful words in Marathi.
+''Solution:''
+. कमल (kamal) - Lotus
+. मत (mat) - Opinion
+. कतम (katam) - To cut (contextual)
+==== Exercise 4: Translate to English ====
+Translate the following Marathi words to English:
+. घर
+. मित्र
+. शाळा
+. भाजी
+. चहा
+''Solution:''
+. Home
+. Friend
+. School
+. Vegetable
+. Tea
+==== Exercise 5: Identify the Word Parts ====
+Break down the following words into their constituent vowels and consonants:
+. कुटुंब
+. शाळा
+''Solution:''
+. कुटुंब (क + उ + ट + ं + ब)
+. शाळा (श + ा + ल + ा)
+==== Exercise 6: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Fill in the blanks with the correct vowel or consonant:
+. म__त्र (Friend)
+. __हा (Tea)
+''Solution:''
+. मित्र
+. चहा
+==== Exercise 7: Create Sentences ====
+Create a simple sentence using the words: घर (home), मित्र (friend), and आहे (is).
+''Solution:''
+* माझं घर माझ्या मित्राकडे आहे. (Mājha ghar mājhyā mitrākāḍe āhe.) - My home is at my friend’s place.
+==== Exercise 8: Match the Word with Meaning ====
+Match the Marathi words with their English meanings:
+. शाळा
+. पुस्तक
+. संगीत
+. खेळ
+. कुटुंब
+''Solution:''
+. School - शाळा
+. Book - पुस्तक
+. Music - संगीत
+. Game - खेळ
+. Family - कुटुंब
+==== Exercise 9: Transcribe the Sentence ====
+Transcribe the following sentence from Roman script to Devanagari:
+"My friend is at home."
+''Solution:''
+"माझा मित्र घरी आहे."
+==== Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph ====
+Write a short paragraph about your family using at least three words learned in this lesson.
+''Solution Example:''
+"माझं कुटुंब एकत्र राहातं. माझा भाऊ आणि बहिण शाळेत जातात. आमचं घर खूप सुंदर आहे."
+"My family lives together. My brother and sister go to school. Our home is very beautiful."
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You've taken your first steps in mastering the Devanagari script for Marathi. The letters you’ve learned today are the foundation for reading and writing in Marathi. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find yourself reading simple texts and expressing yourself in writing. Remember, learning a new script is a gradual process, so be patient with yourself. In the next lesson, we will build on these foundations and venture into more complex aspects of Marathi grammar. Happy learning!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathi_language Marathi language - Wikipedia]
+* [https://study.com/academy/lesson/marathi-history-grammar-alphabet-language.html Marathi History, Grammar & Alphabet | The Marathi Language ...]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Spelling-and-grammar-check|Spelling and grammar check]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Punctuation|Punctuation]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Causative-verbs|Causative verbs]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
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Introduction to the Devanagari Script[edit | edit source]

Basic Letters and Vowels[edit | edit source]

Consonants and Their Diacritics[edit | edit source]

Forming Words and Simple Sentences[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Identify the Vowels[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Write the Consonants[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Form Words[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Translate to English[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Identify the Word Parts[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Match the Word with Meaning[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Transcribe the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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