न्यून
nyūn/njuːn/
The English phrase 'less' can be translated into Hindi using न्यून (nyūn) or अल्प.
Meaning: to a smaller extent or degree (adv)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| न्यून | nyūn | /njuːn/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| अल्प | alp | /əlp/ (Hindi, Standard) |
The words are used to indicate something occurring to a smaller extent or degree.
Which one should you use?
While न्यून is a formal term for 'less', अल्प is the more common way to express a small amount or a small degree in standard Hindi.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
न्यून is a highly formal and technical term often found in literature, mathematics or formal reports rather than daily conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nyūn. The IPA is /njuːn/.
Did you know?
- While अल्प means 'less' or 'small', it is often used in the compound word अल्पाहार (alpāhār) to mean 'a light snack'.
- Because both words come from Sanskrit, they are considered 'Tatsama' words, meaning they are borrowed into Hindi without any change in spelling or sound.
- In some poetic contexts, अल्प is used to describe the fleeting nature of human life or love, rather than a physical amount.
Example sentences for Hindi are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Priya and Amit are discussing a scientific report.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या जोखिम अब न्यून है?Kyā jokhim ab nyoon hai?Is the risk less now?
- अमित Amitहाँ प्रिया, यह काफी कम है।Hān Priyā, yah kāfī kam hai.Yes Priya, it is quite low.
- प्रिया Priyaयह परिणाम बहुत अच्छा है।Yah parinām bahut achhā hai.This result is very good.
- अमित Amitमैं आपसे सहमत हूँ।Main āpse sahmat hūn.I agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “less” translations and entries न्यून, अल्प, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अल्प, न्यून, CC BY-SA 4.0.
