Letters
Batak script is called surat na sampulu sia (the nineteen letters) or si-sia-sia. Each consonant has an inherent vowel of /a/.
The script varies by region and language. The major variants are between Karo, Mandailing, Pakpak/Dairi, Simalungun/Timur, and Toba:
Latin
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Batak Script |
| Karo |
Mand. |
Pakp. |
Sima. |
Toba |
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| ka |
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