प्लस
plas
The English word 'plus' can be expressed in Hindi using प्लस (plas).
The term प्लस is used to add an extra point or piece of information to a conversation, similar to how 'plus' is used in English to mean 'and also', 'in addition' or 'besides'.
Meaning: And also, in addition, besides (which). (conj)
Which one should you use?
While प्लस is used for adding an additional point, the standard Hindi conjunction और is the more formal and grammatically traditional way to say 'and' or 'more'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
प्लस is an English loanword used in informal or colloquial Hindi, especially in spoken contexts or casual writing. The term योग is used in formal contexts to denote 'plus' in Hindi. In informal conversation, और can be used to denote 'plus'.
How do you pronounce it?
plas
Did you know?
- While प्लस is used for addition, the formal term योग refers to the mathematical sum and is the same root word used for the spiritual practice of 'Yoga', which means 'union' or 'joining'.
- The word योग used for 'plus' in formal contexts also means 'coincidence' or 'destiny' in certain poetic contexts, implying that things coming together is a matter of fate.
- Using प्लस in a professional setting in North India can actually signal your level of English proficiency or 'modernity' to your interlocutor.
Examples in context
- ५ और २ बराबर ७Five plus two equals seven
- मेरे पास एक पेन है प्लस एक पेंसिल भी है।mere paas ek pen hai plus ek pencil bhi hai.I have a pen, plus a pencil as well.
- आपको फल खरीदने चाहिए प्लस कुछ सब्जियां भी।aapko phal khareedne chahiye plus kuch sabziyan bhi.You should buy fruit, plus some vegetables too.
- यह काम आसान है प्लस बहुत जल्दी हो जाएगा।yeh kaam aasaan hai plus bahut jaldi ho jaayega.This work is easy, plus it will be done very quickly.
Example conversation
Rahul and Priya are discussing their grocery shopping list.
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, हमें दूध और चीनी लेनी है।priya, humein doodh aur cheeni leni hai.Priya, we need to get milk and sugar.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या हमें ब्रेड भी लेनी है?kya humein bread bhi leni hai?Do we need to get bread too?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, प्लस कुछ अंडे भी ले लेना।haan, plus kuch ande bhi le lena.Yes, plus get some eggs too.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक है, मैं सब ले आऊँगी।theek hai, main sab le aaungi.Okay, I will bring everything.
