A Claude skill for generating unforgettable Hindi vocabulary mnemonics using sound matching and vivid imagery.
This skill helps you create memorable mnemonics for Hindi vocabulary words by:
- Sound matching: Finding English words/phrases that match the Hindi pronunciation
- Direct imagery: Using words that directly relate to the target meaning
- Idiomatic phrases: Leveraging common expressions that convey the meaning as a whole
- Unforgettable scenarios: Creating funny, shocking, or absurd imagery that sticks in your memory
- Download the latest release (mnemonics.zip)
- In Claude Desktop, go to Settings → Skills
- Click "Import Skill" and select the downloaded zip file
cp -r mnemonics ~/.claude/skills/Simply ask Claude to create mnemonics for Hindi words:
Create mnemonics for स्वादिष्ट
You'll get 5 different mnemonic options, each with:
- The Hindi word and meaning
- A mnemonic phrase with sound-matched words
- Sound mapping showing how it matches
- A vivid, memorable image description
Word: सूरज (sūraj) Meaning: sun
Mnemonic: SOARING RAYS Sound mapping: SŌR(-ing) RAYS → सूरज Image: Rays of sunlight soaring upward from the horizon at dawn
Word: आवाज़ (āvāz) Meaning: voice, sound
Mnemonic: AS I VUZ saying Sound mapping: AZ I VUZ → आवाज़ (with "I was" pronounced with slight lisp/German accent) Image: Someone repeatedly saying "as I was saying" to regain attention - their voice trying to be heard
Word: अंतिम (antim) Meaning: final, last
Mnemonic: for the UMpTEENth time! Sound mapping: UM-TEEN(th) → अंतिम Image: Someone exasperatedly saying "for the umpteenth time!" - implying this is the final warning
- Flexible sound matching: First syllable should match closely, but idiomatic phrases can have slightly off first syllables if they have excellent second syllable matches
- Direct imagery: Words should inherently evoke the meaning, not require forcing connections
- Unforgettable: Mnemonics must be funny, shocking, absurd, or surprising - boring mnemonics don't work!
- Complete coverage: Aim to capture all syllables when possible
✅ GOOD:
- Words directly relate to the meaning
- Funny, shocking, or absurd imagery
- Idiomatic phrases that naturally convey the meaning
- Makes you think "That's ridiculous... but I'll never forget it!"
❌ BAD:
- Round-about connections where meaning is added as scenery
- Boring, forgettable imagery
- Generic phrases without emotion
- Sound matches that force unrelated meanings
Found a great mnemonic? Have suggestions for improvement? Please open an issue or pull request!
MIT License - feel free to use, modify, and share!
Created for learning Hindi vocabulary with Claude AI.