 This pronunciation inconsistency is one of the most prominent difficulties for Marathi learners.A defining feature of the Marathi language is the frequent substitution of the consonant ल (la) in Sanskrit words with the retroflex lateral flap ळ ().For instance, कुळ (') for the Sanskrit कुलम् ("kulam" 'clan') and कमळ (') for Sanskrit कमलम् ("kamalam" 'lotus').