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Nagari

Nagari

9.9
A script used to write Sanskrit and Hindi that became the Devanagari alphabet
  • noun
  • /nəˈɡɑːri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nagari
  • The Nagari script is essential for writing in Hindi.

Examples

  • The ancient Nagari script can be seen in old Sanskrit manuscripts.

  • Hindi is often written using the DevaNagari script.

  • Linguists study Nagari to understand the evolution of South Asian writing systems.

  • Many students learn Nagari to read ancient texts.

  • The ancient Nagari script is used to write traditional Sanskrit texts.

  • Many students learn Nagari to write in Hindi and explore its literature.

  • The Nagari script is recognized as the basis of the Devanagari alphabet used in India.

Synonyms

Nagari script
vsNagari
  • Specialized
9.3

A writing system used for Hindi and Sanskrit that uses symbols for syllables and a horizontal line above the symbols

is the older form that serves as the basis for the other alphabet
Devanagari script
vsNagari
  • Specialized
8.1

A writing system that uses symbols for syllables and is used for Hindi and Sanskrit

is the older limited form that acted as the basis for this broader writing
Devanagari
vsNagari
  • Specialized
8.9

A writing system for languages like Hindi and Sanskrit

is the earlier narrower form that developed into this wider system

Compounds

Nagari script
  • Specialized
9.3

A writing system used for Hindi and Sanskrit that uses symbols for syllables and a horizontal line above the symbols

Surface Forms

Nagari singular
Nagaris plural

Etymology

Nagari comes from the Sanskrit nagarī, from nagara meaning 'city'. So Nagari meant 'from the city' and became the name for the script used to write Sanskrit and Hindi. You can also see it in Devanagari, where deva means 'god' and nagari means 'city', the main script for Hindi.