ल, आ, ◌ा and घ
Read the ā spelling and first everyday nouns.
About this unit
आ is the vowel aa on its own; ा is the same vowel attached to a consonant. घ adds breath to g.
- ल
l, as in “lamp”माला · necklace, garland - आ
aa, as in “father”आमा · mother - ◌ाaa, as in “father”
- घ
buzz and breathघर · house
| Alone | Sign | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| आ | ा | म + ा → मा |
Most vowels have both forms: one to start a word, one sign to attach.
Build the reading unit
Enter parts in logical order; the font places and joins them.
म + ा → मा
घ + ा + म → घाम
More words to read
नाम
namenāmआ
Practice vowelāReading tips
आ is an independent vowel; ा attaches to a consonant. The standalone आ on the card is explicitly a practice vowel. घ adds voiced breath; compare the matched carrier syllables.
Reading practice
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Letters in words
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Read the ā spelling and first everyday nouns.
नाम
name
माला
necklace, garland
घर
house
घाम
sunshineआ
Practice vowel
आमा
motherUse 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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