मद्दत
maddat
The English word 'help' is translated into Nepali as मद्दत (maddat).
The word मद्दत functions as a noun meaning 'help' and also serves as the root for the verbal phrase meaning 'to help'.
Meaning: transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something) (verb)
Which one should you use?
While मद्दत is the common word for help, the term सहयोग is used when referring to cooperation or official support.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
maddat
Did you know?
- The word मद्दत is borrowed from Arabic 'madad', which entered Nepali via Persian and Urdu. This reflects the historical influence of Mughal and Central Asian trade routes on the Nepali language.
- In a life-threatening emergency, a person would not typically shout मद्दत, but instead shout बचाउ (bachau). This term specifically means 'save me' or 'rescue' rather than a general request for assistance.
- While मद्दत is the standard word for assistance, you can express the idea of 'helping' someone by using the word साथ. This literally means 'to be with' someone, emphasizing that helping is about companionship rather than just a task.
Examples in context
- म मद्दतको लागि गएँ।I went for help.This sentence shows how to use मद्दत to express going for help.Tatoeba #11763900 by taro, translation #2396161 by CK
- टम मेरीलाई मद्दत गर्न सक्षम थिए।Tom was able to help Mary.This sentence demonstrates using मद्दत to describe the ability to help someone.Tatoeba #12000576 by taro, translation #1027797 by CK
- मलाई साँच्चै तपाईंको मद्दत चाहिन्छ।I really need your help.This sentence illustrates expressing a need for मद्दत.Tatoeba #12182827 by taro, translation #1887629 by CK
- सहयोग गर्नुहोस्, कृपया?Could you please help me?
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anita and Sumit are in a kitchen.
- अनीता Anitaके तपाईं मलाई मद्दत गर्नुहुन्छ?Ke tapāīñ malāī maddata garnuhuncha?Will you help me?
- सुमित Sumitहजुर, म मद्दत गर्छु।Hajura, ma maddata garchu.Yes, I will help.
- अनीता Anitaयो तरकारी काट्न मद्दत गर्नुहोस्।Yo tarakārī kāṭna maddata garnuhos.Please help me cut these vegetables.
- सुमित Sumitहुन्छ, म अहिले नै मद्दत गर्छु।Huncha, ma ahile nai maddata garchu.Okay, I will help right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
