समझल
samajhal
The English verb 'understand' translates to Bhojpuri as समझल (samajhal).
The verb is used to express the act of grasping the meaning of something.
Meaning: to grasp the meaning of (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The base form समझल functions as the infinitive or the root form of the verb. To express the continuous aspect 'I am understanding' in the first person singular, use समझत बानी. To express the passive construction 'is understood', use समझल जाला.
How do you pronounce it?
samajhal
Did you know?
- In Bhojpuri, समझल can be used not just to mean 'understand' but also to mean 'to imagine' or 'to assume' something is true without proof.
- If you are speaking to an elder, your use of the verb समझल must be paired with the correct level of social deference, or it can sound unintentionally dismissive.
- The concept of 'understanding' in Bhojpuri culture is often tied to 'heart' or 'mind' through different idioms, where 'understanding' a person means knowing their true nature.
Example conversation
Ajay is explaining a difficult task to Anjali.
- अंजलि Anjaliअजय, का तू हमार बात समझल?Ajay, ka tu hamar baat samajhal?Ajay, did you understand what I said?
- अजय Ajayहाँ अंजलि, हम सब समझल बानी.haan Anjali, hum sab samajhal bani.Yes Anjali, I have understood everything.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक बा, त काम शुरू कर दऽ.theek ba, ta kaam shuru kar da.Alright, then start the work.
- अजय Ajayठीक बा, हम अभी करत बानी.theek ba, hum abhi karat bani.Alright, I am doing it now.
