कोनी
koni
The English word "no" is translated into Marwari as कोनी (koni).
कोनी is a particle used to express negation or to show disagreement.
Meaning: used to show disagreement or negation (particle)
Which one should you use?
While कोनी is the default form, you may also encounter Naahi. to say "No."
How do you pronounce it?
koni
Did you know?
- While कोनी is the standard negation, Marwari speakers often use the word ना as a filler or to seek confirmation, similar to adding 'right?' at the end of an English sentence.
- While कोनी is common, adding a rhythmic tilt of the head can sometimes signal 'no' more effectively than the word itself in casual Rajasthani social settings.
- The word कोनी is closely related to the Hindi word नहीं (nahin), but using the Hindi version in a deep Marwari-speaking village might make you sound like a stranger or a formal newsreader.
Examples in context
- मने ओ काम कोनी ठा।mane o kaam koni thaa.I do not know this work.
- मने भूख कोनी लाग री।mane bhookh koni laag ri.I am not feeling hungry.
Example conversation
Ramesh asks Sunita if she has seen his keys.
- रमेश Rameshसुनीता, थे म्हारी चाबियां देखी?Sunita, the mhari chabiyan dekhi?Sunita, did you see my keys?
- सुनीता Sunitaकोनी, मने कोनी दिखी।Koni, mane koni dikhi.No, I didn't see them.
- रमेश Rameshकठे गया होसी?kathe gaya hosy?Where could they have gone?
- सुनीता Sunitaमेज माथे देखो।Mej mathe dekho.Look on the table.
