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Dependent Vowels Posted by on Apr 8, 2009 in Hindi Language

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In Hindi, the vowels have a dependent form called matra (मात्रा ). Matras (मात्रा ) are vowels that cannot be written alone. They have to be accompanied with a consonant. Matras (मात्रा ) are different from independent vowels because independent vowels can be written alone.

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: none Dependent form with consonant: p ()

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: paa (पा )

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: ि Dependent form with consonant: pi (पि )

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: pii (पी )

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: pu (पु )

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: puu (पू )

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: pr (ऋृ)

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: pe (पे)

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: pai (पै)

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: po (पो)

Independent vowel: Dependent vowel: Dependent form with consonant: pau (पौ)

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  1. Phyllis Baker:

    Kunthra, I am very excited to see this series here. I recently began studying Hindi, and your articles are very helpful. I’m going to print them out and add them to my study materials – I have a feeling that I will refer to them quite often. I’ll be looking for new posts from now on. Thank you!

  2. Kunthra:

    Phyllis,

    Thank you for your encouragement!