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.

✍️ Interactive Tirhuta Script Practice Pad

Select a character below, then trace it on the canvas using your mouse or finger.

Target Character:

Trace along the guide template inside the gold frame. When finished, check your accuracy.

Vowels (Sawar Varna)

𑒁
A
(अ)
𑒂
Aa
(आ)
𑒃
I
(इ)
𑒄
U
(उ)
𑒋
E
(ए)
𑒍
Ai
(ऐ)
𑒏
O
(ओ)
𑒑
Au
(औ)

Consonants (Vyanjan Varna)

𑒐
Ka
(क)
𑒒
Kha
(ख)
𑒓
Ga
(ग)
𑒕
Gha
(घ)
𑒔
Cha
(च)
𑒖
Ja
(ज)

* 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.