अझै
ajhai
The English phrase "more" can be expressed in Nepali as अझै (ajhai).
अझै is used to mean "more" when referring to an additional quantity. It also carries the meaning of "still" or "yet" when describing an action that is continuing.
Which one should you use?
While अझै is used for "more" in many contexts, the word थप is a more formal way to express "additional" or "extra" specifically when referring to quantities or amounts.
How do you pronounce it?
ajhai
Did you know?
- Adding अझै to a superlative adjective in Nepali can make a statement sound hyperbolic or exaggerated for comedic effect.
- While अझै means 'more', in an emotional context it can be used to intensify a feeling, similar to how an English speaker says 'even more' to express deeper love or anger.
- The word थप is frequently seen on official government forms and bank receipts in Nepal to denote 'additional' charges or deposits.
Examples in context
- मलाई अझै केही मिनेट चाहिन्छ।I want a few more minutes.This sentence demonstrates how to use अझै to request additional time.Tatoeba #11823350 by taro, translation #2012447 by CK
- म अझै केही दिन यहाँ बस्न चाहन्छु।I'd like to stay here for a few more days.This sentence shows how to use अझै to express a desire to stay for more days.Tatoeba #12149867 by taro, translation #5227243 by CK
- अझै कति दिन बस्ने सोचमा हुनुहुन्छ?How many more days are you planning to stay?This sentence uses अझै to ask about the number of additional days someone plans to stay.Tatoeba #11864704 by taro, translation #11648427 by CK
- धेरै खुशीMuch happiness
- थप खानुहोस्Eat more
Example conversation
Avinash and Pratiksha are discussing a project at home.
- अविनाश Avinashके तिमीलाई अझै समय चाहिन्छ?Ke timilai ajhai samaya chahinchha?Do you need more time?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहो, मलाई अझै एक घण्टा लाग्छ।Ho, malai ajhai ek ghanta lagchha.Yes, it will take me one more hour.
- अविनाश Avinashठीक छ, म पर्खिन्छु।Thik chha, ma parkhinchhu.Okay, I will wait.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaधन्यवाद, अविनाश।Dhanyabaad, Avinash.Thank you, Avinash.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
