Devanagari script<\/strong>, the same script used for Hindi and Sanskrit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nReady to dive in? Here\u2019s how you can learn the Marathi Language:<\/p>\n
1. Learn the Marathi Alphabet<\/h2>\n
Marathi uses the Devanagari script, which is phonetic\u2014each symbol corresponds to a sound. While it shares the script with Hindi, Marathi includes a few extra sounds and distinct pronunciation rules, so it’s worth learning with Marathi in mind.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of the key components:<\/p>\n
Learn Marathi Vowels<\/h3>\n
These are standalone vowel characters used when vowels appear at the beginning of a syllable or word.<\/p>\n
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\u0905<\/strong> \u2013 a<\/em> as in cup<\/em> (Example: Amrut<\/em> \u2013 nectar)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0906<\/strong> \u2013 aa<\/em> as in car<\/em> (Example: Aam<\/em> \u2013 mango)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0907<\/strong> \u2013 i<\/em> as in bit<\/em> (Example: Ilaj<\/em> \u2013 treatment)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0908<\/strong> \u2013 ee<\/em> as in see<\/em> (Example: Eeshwar<\/em> \u2013 God)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0909<\/strong> \u2013 u<\/em> as in put<\/em> (Example: Udya<\/em> \u2013 tomorrow)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u090a<\/strong> \u2013 oo<\/em> as in moon<\/em> (Example: Oon<\/em> \u2013 wool)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u090f<\/strong> \u2013 e<\/em> as in bed<\/em> (Example: Ek<\/em> \u2013 one)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0910<\/strong> \u2013 ai<\/em> as in aisle<\/em> (Example: Aika<\/em> \u2013 listen)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0913<\/strong> \u2013 o<\/em> as in go<\/em> (Example: Om<\/em> \u2013 sacred sound)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0914<\/strong> \u2013 au<\/em> as in cow<\/em> (Example: Aushadh<\/em> \u2013 medicine)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0905\u0902<\/strong> \u2013 nasalised an<\/em> (Example: Ang<\/em> \u2013 body part)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u0905\u0903<\/strong> \u2013 voiceless ah<\/em>, mostly in Sanskrit (rare)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLearn Marathi Consonants<\/h3>\n
Marathi consonants include 36 core letters. Here’s a simplified list with approximate English sounds:<\/p>\n