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aksharam

A reference app for Indian language scripts

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Opens the official F-Droid page

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About aksharam

Aksharam is an easy to use reference app to learn Indian language scripts by comparing the alphabets. Know the script for an Indian language? See what those letters look like in a different Indian language.

Features:

Tap a letter to see what it corresponds to in a different language

Long tap a letter to see more detailed information about a particular letter

Includes easy to visualise comparison of vowels, consonants and joint letters

See how letters combine with each other (consonants + vowels, consonants + consonants)

Transliteration of text into a script you can understand

Practice your ability to recognize the script for a language by typing in corresponding letters in a language you are familiar with

Note:

This app is designed for those who already know the script for an Indian language.

Currently Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam languages are supported.

UI language is in English.

What's new in 1.0.1

Changes in 1.0.1 - Fixed clipping in low width devices - Letters in grid now take up excess space whenever available Changes in 1.0.0 - UI revamped to more closely follow Material guidelines - Re-designed material theme - Code base completely overhauled and re-written in Kotlin - Material transitions and animations added when traversing between screens - Animated card views for each category of letters in Letters tab - Performance gains by delegating tasks in background threads - More complet

How to install aksharam

  1. Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
  2. Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
  3. If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
  4. Open aksharam from your app drawer.

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