01
नमस्ते
namaste
hello
Bolo! South Asia
संस्कृतम्
Learn to speak
Sanskrit.
Take Sanskrit off the page and practice saying it aloud. Start with short examples before longer phrases.
Try free starter phrases. Choose Sanskrit when you enter the app.
Start with something you can say
Your first Sanskrit phrases
02
धन्यवादः
dhanyavādaḥ
thank you
03
कृपया
kṛpayā
please
Examples from the Sanskrit starter lessons in Bolo! Open the app to hear them and practice out loud.
A little practice. Your own voice.
Listen first
Hear a Sanskrit phrase in the app. Follow the written example and its meaning, then listen again.
Try it out loud
Hold the speaking button while you say the phrase. Release it when you finish and review your attempt.
Come back to it
Repeat one useful Sanskrit phrase before adding another. A small routine is easier to keep.
Make it part of your day
Your first week with Sanskrit
- Days 1 and 2: make the first phrase familiar. Start with “hello”. Hear it, try it, and revisit it tomorrow.
- Days 3 and 4: add another exchange. Practice “thank you”. Try recalling it before looking at the written example.
- Days 5 through 7: put your voice first. Revisit your Sanskrit starter phrases. Choose the one you would most like to use in a real conversation.
This is a suggested practice routine. Move at the pace that works for you.
Before you start
Can I start Sanskrit as a beginner?
Yes. Start with the Sanskrit examples above, then choose Sanskrit in Bolo! South Asia. Listen and practice one short phrase at a time.
What if I understand Sanskrit but hesitate to speak?
Use a familiar phrase as your starting point. Say it in the app, listen again, and repeat it before adding something new. You can practice privately at your own pace.
Can I try Sanskrit for free?
Bolo! includes free starter phrases so you can try Sanskrit before deciding whether to buy access to more content. Check the app for current plans.
Which Bolo! app includes Sanskrit?
Sanskrit is included in Bolo! South Asia. Use the store badges on this page, or start in your browser. A grey badge means that store release is coming soon.
Your next Sanskrit conversation starts with one phrase.
Start small. Say it out loud. Come back tomorrow.
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