হয়
hoy/ɦɔé/formal
The English word "yes" can be translated into Assamese as হয় (hoy) or অঁ.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Ways to say it
| Assamese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| হয় | hoy | /ɦɔé/ /ɦɔj/ |
formal |
| অঁ | õ | /ɔ̃/ |
Both forms are particles used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Which one should you use?
The form অঁ is used in casual, everyday conversation, whereas হয় is more formal.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
হয় is a formal form, while অঁ is used in informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of হয় is /ɦɔé/.
Did you know?
- The informal অঁ is closely related to the Nepali word अँ, showing a linguistic bridge between the languages of the Brahmaputra valley and the Himalayas.
- The word হয় can also be used to mean 'it happens' or 'it becomes', not just to signal agreement.
- In many Assamese dialects, a slight nod of the head accompanied by অঁ can sometimes function as a way to keep a conversation flowing rather than a definitive agreement.
Examples in context
- অঁ, আমাক সেইটো লাগে।Yes, we want that.This sentence shows how to use the informal অঁ.Tatoeba #12504725 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #2399226 by AlanF_US
- টমে আশা কৰিছিল যে মেৰীয়ে "অঁ" ক’ব।Tom hoped that Mary would say yes.This sentence demonstrates the use of অঁ in a reported context.Tatoeba #12856271 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #3402525 by CK
- "হয়," তাই ক’লে, "আপুনি ঠিকেই কৈছে।""Yes," she said, "you are right."This sentence illustrates a formal agreement using হয়.Tatoeba #12513444 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #1322381 by Eldad
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Example conversation
Nirupam asks Priyanka if she has finished the work.
- নিৰুপম Nirupamআপুনি কামটো শেষ কৰিলে নে?Apuni kamto xex korile ne?Did you finish the work?
- প্রিয়াঙ্কা Priyankaহয়, মই কামটো শেষ কৰিছোঁ।Hoy, moi kamto xex korisu.Yes, I have finished the work.
- নিৰুপম Nirupamআপুনি এতিয়া যাব পাৰে।Apuni etiya jabo pare.You may go now.
- প্রিয়াঙ্কা Priyankaধন্যবাদ, মই এতিয়া যাওঁ।Dhanyabaad, moi etiya jau.Thank you, I will go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yes” translations and entries হয়, অঁ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries অঁ, হয়, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
