About Maatraa

Maatraa means “unit” or “measurement” in Hindi. In addition to this, every Indian language makes use of a dependent vowel form called ‘maatraa’. A ‘maatraa’ is a vowel that has to be accompanied by a consonant, without which it has neither meaning nor purpose. It is different from an independent vowel, which can be written by itself. A ‘maatraa’ changes the sound of a consonant. It can create a whole new meaning or a word and is the basis for the structure of words. Maatraa is the foundation forView more