Short & Long A and I Vowels
अ, आ, इ, ई — पहले चार स्वर
Learn the first four Hindi vowels: a, aa, i, and ee with their sounds and example words.
पहले चार हिंदी स्वर सीखें: अ, आ, इ, ई — उनकी ध्वनियाँ और उदाहरण शब्दों के साथ।
15 min
6 exercises
Lesson Content
In this lesson, we learn the first four vowels of the Hindi alphabet. Hindi vowels are called Swar (स्वर). Each vowel has its own unique sound.
| Hindi | Transliteration | Sounds like... | Example Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| अ | a | "u" in "but" | अनार (anaar) | Pomegranate |
| आ | aa | "a" in "father" | आम (aam) | Mango |
| इ | i | "i" in "bit" | इमली (imlee) | Tamarind |
| ई | ee | "ee" in "see" | ईख (eekh) | Sugarcane |
Tip: अ and आ are like short and long versions of the same sound. इ and ई are like "i" in "bit" vs "ee" in "see".
Practice Exercises
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