हाँ
haan
The Marwari word for "yes" is हाँ (haan).
हाँ is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is haan.
Did you know?
- When speaking to elders or in formal settings, using हाँ alone might be considered too blunt, and a more respectful particle is often added.
- Marwari is a language of the desert, and the way हाँ is intoned can shift the meaning from a factual 'yes' to a questioning 'yes?' or a reluctant 'yes…'.
- Depending on the specific dialect in Rajasthan, you might hear the variation हौ instead of हाँ to express a casual 'yes'.
Examples in context
- हाँ, मैं जाऊंला।hã, mē jā'uṃlā.Yes, I will go.
- हाँ, मने ठा है।hã, manē ṭhā haī.Yes, I know.
- हाँ, ओ काम हो गयो।hã, o kām ho gayō.Yes, this work is done.
Example conversation
Suresh and Seema are discussing whether to eat dinner now.
- सीमा Seemaसुरेश, काईं आपां अबै खांला?surēś, kā'īṃ ā'pā'ṃ abai khā'lā?Suresh, shall we eat now?
- सुरेश Sureshहाँ, सीमा, चलो खावां।hã, sīmā, calō khāvāṃ.Yes, Seema, let's go eat.
- सीमा Seemaरोटी बणा ली है?rōṭī baṇā lī hai?Is the roti made?
- सुरेश Sureshहाँ, सब तैयार है।hã, sab taiyār hai.Yes, everything is ready.
