Does Thai use the Latin alphabet?

There are many systems for the romanization of the Thai language, i.e. representing the language in Latin script. Its extension ISO 11940-2 defines a simplified transcription reflecting the spoken language. It is almost identical to RTGS. Libraries in English-speaking countries use the ALA-LC Romanization.

What alphabet does Javanese use?

Javanese Latin alphabet
Javanese Latin alphabet is Latin script used for writing the Javanese language. Prior to the introduction of Latin script, Javanese was written in Javanese script (hanacaraka) or Arabic-based Pegon script. The Latin script was introduced during Dutch colonial period which exhibited the influence of Dutch orthography.

Is Javanese script still used?

Contemporary use In contemporary usage, Javanese script is still taught as part of the local curriculum in Yogyakarta, Central Java, and the East Java Province. Several local newspapers and magazines have columns written in Javanese script, and the script can frequently be seen on public signage.

What are Thai letters called?

Thai script
The Thai script (Thai: อักษรไทย, RTGS: akson thai) is the abugida used to write Thai, Southern Thai and many other languages spoken in Thailand.

What is the name of the Javanese alphabet?

The Javanese alphabet or Javanese script is called hanacaraka or carakan. Even though the direction of the writing is the same which is from left to right in horizontal line, the alphabet has different form.

How do you write numbers in Javanese?

In Javanese the letter a is read as o. For example in saka that is read as soko. Cipta is read as cipto. Wilangan script or numbering script is the way to write number in Javanese. In writing process, it is very important to have great punctuation. It also applies in Javanese script.

How many vowel phonemes does Javanese have?

Like Malay and Indonesian, Javanese has 6 vowel phonemes, i.e., sounds that make a difference in word meaning. An interesting feature of Javanese phonology are retroflex consonants which are articulated with the tip of the tongue curled up and back so the bottom of the tip touches the roof of the mouth.

What is the Javanese writing system?

The Javanese script is an abugida writing system which consists of 20 to 33 basic letters, depending on the language being written. Like other Brahmic scripts, each letter (called an aksara) represents a syllable with the inherent vowel /a/ or /ɔ/ which can be changed with the placement of diacritics around the letter.