Learn Maithili & Tirhuta

Master the sweetest language of India. Learn the ancient Tirhuta script and essential Maithili phrases.

Tirhuta (Mithilakshar)

The traditional script of Maithili, older than Devanagari in this region. It is now experiencing a digital renaissance.

Vowels (Sawar Varna)

𑒁
A
()
𑒂
Aa
()
𑒃
I
()
𑒄
U
()
𑒋
E
()
𑒍
Ai
()
𑒏
O
()
𑒑
Au
()

Consonants (Vyanjan Varna)

𑒐
Ka
()
𑒒
Kha
()
𑒓
Ga
()
𑒕
Gha
()
𑒔
Cha
()
𑒖
Ja
()

* Representative list. Tirhuta has a full set of consonants similar to Devanagari.

Essential Phrases

Greetings & Basics

Maithili
Translation
Context
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)

Maithili
Translation
Context
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.