Learn Maithili & Tirhuta

Master the sweetest language of India. Learn the ancient Tirhuta script and essential Maithili phrases.

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Tirhuta (Mithilakshar)

The traditional script of Maithili, older than Devanagari in this region. It is now experiencing a digital renaissance.

Vowels (Sawar Varna)

𑒁
A
()
𑒂
Aa
()
𑒃
I
()
𑒄
U
()
𑒋
E
()
𑒍
Ai
()
𑒏
O
()
𑒑
Au
()

Consonants (Vyanjan Varna)

𑒐
Ka
()
𑒒
Kha
()
𑒓
Ga
()
𑒕
Gha
()
𑒔
Cha
()
𑒖
Ja
()

* Representative list. Tirhuta has a full set of consonants similar to Devanagari.

Essential Phrases

Greetings & Basics

Pranaam / Namaskar
Hello / Respectful Greeting
Universal greeting.
Ahan ke ki haal achhi?
How are you?
Formal/Respectful.
Hum theek chhi.
I am fine.
Response.
Ki naam bhel?
What is your name?
Asking name.

Hospitality (Food)

Khaana bhel?
Have you eaten?
A classic Maithil sign of care.
Paani piyaib?
Will you drink water?
Always asked first to guests.
Nik lagal.
It was good/tasty.
Complimenting food.