3.3.1: With ‘alif’

Let’s start with a word where ‘alif’ is in the initial position. For this, let’s look at the word “aaTh” (आठ), meaning “eight”: 

Above: ‘alif madd’ + ‘The’ = “aaTh”

Simple, wasn’t it? And now, let’s quickly look at another example, only this time with ‘alif’ in the final position in the word “thaa” (था), meaning “was”:

Above: ‘the’ + ‘alif’ = “thaa”

Moving forward, here’s how the word “ThaaTh” (ठाठ), meaning “pomp” is written:

Above: ‘The’ + ‘alif’ + ‘The’ = “ThaaTh”

Here’s another example, the word “bhaat” (भात), meaning “boiled rice”:

Above: ‘bhe’ + ‘alif’ + ‘te’ = “bhaat”

3.3.2: Some more words

And here are some more words for you to practice with. Enjoy!