Vowel ऌ (lu) (Topic 9) in Module 1 – Hindi-Letters (BG)

— Vowel (lu)

  • English sound anchor: lick (approximate)
lick
  • Hindi teaching syllable: ('lu')

Matra (Vowel Sign): ॢ

When (vocalic l) attaches to a consonant, its matra is — written below the consonant.

Note: ऌ and its matra ॢ are extremely rare and restricted to ancient Sanskrit grammar texts. They are included here for completeness. No common Hindi words use this vowel in everyday speech.

How it looks: क + ॢ = कॢ (teaching form 'klu')

Recognition tip: The shape of ॢ resembles ृ/ॄ but with a distinct lateral 'l' quality.

How to Write ऌ

ऌ (ऌ) is a rare vocalic L sound. Write the base like ल (ल), then add the subscript loop below and to the right.

Practice tracing the character with attention to stroke direction and order.

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— Vowel (lu)

  • English sound anchor: lick (approximate)
lick
  • Hindi teaching syllable: ('lu')

Matra (Vowel Sign): ॢ

When (vocalic l) attaches to a consonant, its matra is — written below the consonant.

Note: ऌ and its matra ॢ are extremely rare and restricted to ancient Sanskrit grammar texts. They are included here for completeness. No common Hindi words use this vowel in everyday speech.

How it looks: क + ॢ = कॢ (teaching form 'klu')

Recognition tip: The shape of ॢ resembles ृ/ॄ but with a distinct lateral 'l' quality.

How to Write ऌ

ऌ (ऌ) is a rare vocalic L sound. Write the base like ल (ल), then add the subscript loop below and to the right.

Practice tracing the character with attention to stroke direction and order.

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