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Nepali manual alphabet

The Nepali manual alphabet is a special alphabet that people use with their hands instead of their voices. It's like a secret code that only certain people know how to use.

To make the alphabet, you use your fingers to make different shapes and positions. Each shape or position represents a different letter in the Nepali language.

For example, to make the letter "a," you would make a fist with your thumb tucked inside your fingers. To make the letter "b," you would straighten your index finger and your middle finger, while keeping your other fingers curled into a fist.

People use the Nepali manual alphabet to communicate with each other when they cannot speak out loud. This might happen if someone is deaf or has difficulty speaking due to a medical condition.

The Nepali manual alphabet is an important tool for communication and helps people who might otherwise be unable to communicate easily. It takes practice and patience to master, but once you do, it opens up a whole new way of communicating.