Why thematic vocab beats giant word-lists
A 5,000-word frequency list will not help you order tea in Sanskrit. Twenty words about food, numbers, and family will. We organise vocabulary into small thematic decks so you can learn what you actually need this week — and the words reinforce each other naturally.
Current decks
- संख्याः — Numbers 1–20 and beyond.
- परिवारः — Family members in Sanskrit.
- कुटुम्बम् — Household items and rooms.
- कालः — Time of day, days of the week.
- भोजनम् — Food and meals (coming).
How to learn a deck
- Tap the deck. The first card opens with a Sanskrit word.
- Press play — hear it spoken clearly.
- Repeat it out loud once or twice.
- The English meaning fades in only AFTER the audio. You’re training your ear first.
- Tap “I said it aloud” — the card advances. No score, just a calm rhythm.
What you get
स्पष्ट-शब्दाः
Crisp, slow audio
Every word recorded by a native speaker. Replay as often as you need.
अर्थ-संकेतः
Meaning revealed last
English meaning fades in after the audio so you train recognition by sound.
न-गणन-दण्डाः
No XP, no streak
Calm vocabulary practice. Open it when you want; skip when you don’t.
विषय-वर्गाः
Thematic decks
Decks of 15–20 words on a single theme — never a 5,000-word frequency wall.
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Questions learners ask
How many words can I learn per deck?+
Each deck has up to 20 words, deliberately small so a deck takes 10–15 minutes. You can re-open a deck as often as you want; the audio never tires of repeating.
Is there spaced-repetition like Anki?+
Not today. We’re deliberately starting without spaced-repetition because the founder felt the constant nag of “cards due” was contrary to the calm we’re building. Optional spaced review is on the post-launch roadmap.
Are Sanskrit words shown with transliteration?+
Yes. Each card shows the Devanāgarī word plus a clean IAST/ITRANS transliteration so you can match what you see to what you hear.
Can I add my own words?+
User-authored decks aren’t supported yet. We’re focused first on getting professionally recorded thematic decks right. Custom decks may follow once the audio library is mature.
Ready to begin?
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