Malayalam Alphabets Table - Summary
Welcome to the Malayalam Alphabets Table, your go-to resource for learning the Malayalam alphabet. This PDF guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Malayalam alphabet table, including a helpful romanization table that translates Malayalam to English letters.
Understanding the Malayalam Alphabets
The United Nations recommended romanization system for Malayalam was approved in 1972 (II/11) and later amended in 1977 (III/12), based on a detailed report prepared by D. N. Sharma. This system aims to make it easier for everyone to learn and use the Malayalam script, especially for those familiar with the English alphabet.
Malayalam Alphabet Learning Table
The Malayalam Romanization learning table provides the following information:
- Independent vowel characters
- Abbreviated vowel characters
- Other symbols
- Consonant characters
- Ligatures
Malayalam (Malayāḷam) uses an alphasyllabic script, where each character represents a syllable instead of just one sound. Vowels and diphthongs are indicated in two ways: as independent characters used at the start of syllables and in an abbreviated form following consonants.
Although the romanization table is clear, it may feel a bit outdated. Since the 1970s, a new writing style has emerged, simplifying many character combinations and ligatures. However, understanding the original romanization table is essential, as you will still encounter many ligatures not included in the updated versions.
For your convenience, you can download the complete Malayalam Alphabets PDF for access in both Hindi and English, or read it online for free using the link provided below. This resource is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their Malayalam language skills! 😊