What is 'virama' in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

virama - Overview

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Name of a symbol used with Indic scripts to indicate a dead consonant.

virama - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Virama is a special character used in the Indian language Devanagari. It is used to indicate that the consonant that follows it should be pronounced without any vowel sound. It is also known as a halant or a bindi. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Virama is used in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) to indicate that the consonant that follows it should be pronounced without any vowel sound. This helps to ensure that words are pronounced correctly in Devanagari. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using virama in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N), make sure to use the correct character for the language you are working with. Different languages may have different characters for virama, so it is important to use the correct one. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Virama is part of the Unicode standard and can be found in many other languages besides Devanagari. It is also used in some other Indian languages such as Gujarati, Marathi, and Bengali.