joined forms
Recognise special groups and type them in logical order.
About this unit
Some consonant groups take a special joined shape. Read them as their parts, in order.
| Group | Parts | Read |
|---|---|---|
| क्ष | क + ् + ष | kṣ |
| त्र | त + ् + र | tr |
| ज्ञ | ज + ् + ञ | gy in Nepali |
| र्म | र + ् + म | rm: र becomes a hook on top |
In the writing tasks, type the parts in this order; the font builds the joined shape.
Read the examples
Tap a card and listen. Try saying it too.
Build the reading unit
Enter parts in logical order; the font places and joins them.
क + ् + ष → क्ष
ज + ् + ञ → ज्ञ
र + ् + क → र्क
Words to read
कक्षा
classkakṣāपत्र
letterpatraज्ञान
knowledgegyānकर्म
work / deedkarmaमित्र
friendmitraReading tips
क्ष, त्र and ज्ञ combine consonants; they are not additional basic letters. ज्ञ is commonly gy in Nepali. Initial र् may display above a group as reph. Keep the underlying consonant order in the tiles.
Reading practice
Sound to spelling
Listen. Choose the spelling.
Spelling to sound
Read the word. Choose its sound.
Sound to spelling
Listen. Choose the spelling.
Spelling to sound
Read the word. Choose its sound.
Build the word
Listen and build the word in typing order.
Build the word
Listen and build the word in typing order.
Build the word
Listen and build the word in typing order.
Finish practice to save this unit.
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Recognise special groups and type them in logical order.
कक्षा
classपत्र
letterज्ञान
knowledgeकर्म
work / deedमित्र
friendUse a Nepali keyboard
Nepali traditional and romanised layouts are optional. Course tiles enter logical order: consonant, vowel, nasal mark; halant between joined consonants.
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