Devanagari Script
Devanagari is one of the most widely used writing systems in the world.
It is used for languages such as Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi and Nepali.
Overview
Devanagari is an abugida, meaning consonants normally contain an inherent vowel sound.
Additional marks modify or remove this vowel.
The headline
A distinctive feature of Devanagari is the horizontal line at the top of letters.
In printed text these lines connect across a word.
Vowels and consonants
Vowels can appear as independent letters or as marks attached to consonants.
This system allows compact writing while still representing vowel sounds clearly.
Watch out
Beginners often focus on individual letters, but real Devanagari reading requires learning how consonants combine with vowel marks.