Ka, Kha, Ga, Gha — The Ka Group
क, ख, ग, घ, ङ — क-वर्ग
Learn the first five Hindi consonants of the ka group with English sound comparisons and picture words.
पहले पाँच हिंदी व्यंजन सीखें — क से ङ तक।
15 min
6 exercises
Lesson Content
Hindi consonants are called Vyanjan (व्यंजन). They are grouped by where in the mouth the sound is made. The Ka-group consonants are made in the back of the throat.
| Hindi | Transliteration | Sounds like... | Example Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| क | k | "k" in "kite" | कमल (kamal) | Lotus |
| ख | kh | "kh" — k with breath | खरगोश (khargosh) | Rabbit |
| ग | g | "g" in "go" | गाय (gaay) | Cow |
| घ | gh | "gh" — g with breath | घंटा (ghanta) | Bell / Hour |
| ङ | ng | "ng" in "song" | rarely standalone | (appears in words like अंग) |
Tip: क and ग are like English k and g. ख and घ are the same but with extra breath — called aspirated sounds.
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