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ज्यादा

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At the A1 level, you will encounter 'ज्यादा' (zyada) as a simple way to express 'more' or 'too much.' You'll use it mostly with nouns like water, food, or time. For example, 'zyada paani' (more water) or 'zyada kaam' (more work). It's an essential word for basic survival Hindi, especially when shopping or ordering food. You don't need to worry about complex grammar rules yet; just remember it goes before the noun. It's a key part of expressing your needs and preferences early on in your Hindi learning journey. You will also learn to use it in negative sentences to say you don't have 'much' of something, which is a very common sentence structure for beginners.
At the A2 level, you start using 'ज्यादा' for simple comparisons. This involves the 'se zyada' (more than) structure. You might say 'This fruit is better than that one' (Yeh phal us phal se zyada achha hai). You also begin to use it as an adverb to modify verbs, such as 'He eats too much' (Woh zyada khata hai). You'll notice it being used in social situations to describe people's habits or the weather. You should also start distinguishing it from 'bahut' (very/many) to make your sentences more precise. Understanding the difference between 'more' and 'very' is a key milestone at this level.
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At the B1 level, you will use 'ज्यादा' in more abstract contexts. You'll use phrases like 'zyada se zyada' (at most) or 'zyada tar' (mostly/most of the time). You'll be able to participate in discussions where you compare ideas or quantities in a more nuanced way. You might use it to express regret or advice, like 'You shouldn't have spent so much money' (Tumhe zyada paise nahi kharch karne chahiye the). At this stage, your vocabulary expands to include synonyms like 'kafi' (enough) and you start choosing between them based on the specific meaning you want to convey.
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At the B2 level, you are comfortable with the idiomatic uses of 'ज्यादा.' You understand that 'zyada' can be used to imply sarcasm or exaggeration. You start using it in complex sentences involving relative clauses. For example, 'The more you work, the more you learn' (Jitna zyada tum kaam karoge, utna zyada tum sikhoge). You also begin to recognize the formal equivalent 'adhik' in newspapers and use it appropriately in formal writing. Your understanding of the word's Persian origin might help you see its connection to Urdu poetry and more sophisticated Hindustani literature.
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At the C1 level, you use 'ज्यादा' with precision and stylistic flair. You can distinguish between the subtle shades of meaning when 'zyada' is used as an intensifier versus a quantifier. You are familiar with literary expressions and can use 'zyada' in rhetorical questions or to create emphasis in persuasive speaking. You understand how its usage has evolved in different dialects of Hindi and can adapt your speech accordingly. You also handle the word effortlessly in technical or academic discussions, though you might prefer 'adhik' or 'paryapt' in those specific settings.
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At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of 'ज्यादा.' You can use it in all its idiomatic, slang, and formal variations. You understand the historical depth of the word and its role in the linguistic landscape of North India. You can appreciate and use it in wordplay, puns, and high-level literature. You are also aware of the sociolinguistic implications of using the Persian-rooted 'zyada' versus the Sanskrit-rooted 'adhik' and can switch between them to match the cultural context of your conversation perfectly. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker.
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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

ज्यादा در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Means 'more' or 'too much'.
  • Invariable adjective/adverb (no gender changes).
  • Used for comparisons with 'se'.
  • Conversational alternative to 'adhik'.
The word ज्यादा (Zyada) is one of the most versatile and frequently used words in the Hindi language, serving primarily as an adjective or adverb to denote quantity, degree, or intensity. At its core, it translates to 'more,' 'too much,' or 'excessive.' Understanding its nuance requires looking at how it contrasts with other words like 'बहुत' (bahut). While 'bahut' often translates to 'very' or 'many' in a general sense, zyada frequently carries a comparative or superlative weight, even when a direct comparison isn't explicitly stated in the sentence. It is derived from the Persian word 'ziyāda,' which explains its prevalence in Urdu-influenced Hindustani. People use it in almost every facet of daily life—from bargaining at a vegetable market to expressing emotional distress.
Comparative Usage
When you want to say something is 'more' than something else, you use 'से ज्यादा' (se zyada). For example, 'This is more than that.'
Excessive Usage
It often implies that a limit has been crossed. If someone is talking too much, you might say they are speaking 'zyada.'

मुझे ज्यादा चीनी चाहिए। (I want more sugar.)

In social contexts, using zyada can also be a way to soften a request or intensify a compliment. If you say someone is 'zyada sundar' (more beautiful), it often implies they are exceptionally beautiful compared to a standard. However, in negative contexts, like 'zyada mat bolo' (don't speak too much), it acts as a firm boundary.

आज ज्यादा गर्मी है। (It is excessively hot today.)

Adverbial Role
It modifies verbs to show intensity, such as 'zyada sona' (sleeping too much).

वह ज्यादा काम करता है। (He works too much/more.)

Using ज्यादा correctly involves understanding its placement relative to nouns and verbs. As an adjective, it typically precedes the noun it qualifies. For example, in 'zyada paani' (more water), it directly quantifies the water. When used as an adverb, it follows the noun but precedes the verb, or sometimes comes after the verb for emphasis. The grammatical structure 'A से ज्यादा B' is the standard way to form comparisons, where 'A' is the baseline and 'B' is the subject being compared.
Comparative Structure
Noun + से + ज्यादा + Adjective. Example: 'राम श्याम से ज्यादा लंबा है' (Ram is taller than Shyam).
Negative Constraints
In negative sentences, 'zyada' often means 'not much' or 'not many' when paired with 'nahi'. Example: 'मेरे पास ज्यादा समय नहीं है' (I don't have much time).

क्या आप ज्यादा चाय पिएंगे? (Will you drink more tea?)

यह किताब उस किताब से ज्यादा अच्छी है। (This book is better than that book.)

हमें ज्यादा मेहनत करनी चाहिए। (We should work harder/more.)

Emphasis
Repeating the word as 'ज्यादा से ज्यादा' (zyada se zyada) shifts the meaning to 'at most' or 'maximum.'

मैं ज्यादा से ज्यादा दस मिनट रुक सकता हूँ। (I can stay for ten minutes at most.)

In the bustling streets of Delhi or Mumbai, ज्यादा is the soundtrack of commerce and social interaction. You will hear it most frequently in markets (mandis). A customer might complain, 'Bhaiya, daam zyada hai' (Brother, the price is too high), to which the vendor might reply, 'Sabzi zyada taaza hai' (The vegetables are more fresh). It is also a staple in Bollywood dialogues, often used to express intense emotion. In songs, you'll hear lyrics like 'Zyada nahi toh thoda sahi' (If not more, then at least a little), showcasing the constant play between 'thoda' (little) and 'zyada' (more).
In the Kitchen
Mothers often tell children, 'Zyada mirch mat khao' (Don't eat too much chili).
In Offices
Colleagues might discuss 'zyada workload' (more workload) or 'zyada salary' (more salary).

आज ट्रैफिक ज्यादा है। (There is more traffic today.)

क्या यह ज्यादा महंगा है? (Is this too expensive?)

वह ज्यादा नहीं बोलता। (He doesn't speak much.)

Weather Reports
News anchors use it to describe 'zyada baarish' (heavy/more rain) during the monsoon.
One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is using 'zyada' when 'bahut' is more appropriate. While they both mean 'a lot,' ज्यादा implies a quantity that is 'more' than a baseline or 'too much' for a container/situation. If you say 'I am more happy,' you use 'zyada,' but if you say 'I am very happy,' you should use 'bahut.' Another mistake is attempting to pluralize or change the gender of 'zyada.' Unlike 'achha' which becomes 'achhi' or 'achhe,' 'zyada' remains 'zyada' regardless of the noun.
Confusion with 'Bahut'
Using 'zyada' for 'very' in sentences like 'I am very tired' (Main zyada thaka hoon) sounds like you are saying 'I am excessively tired' or 'more tired than usual,' which might not be what you mean.
Incorrect Comparison
Forgetting the 'se' in a comparison. Saying 'Ram zyada lamba hai' without 'Shyam se' is fine if the context is known, but beginners often forget the 'se' when the comparison is explicit.

Incorrect: वह ज्यादी चाय पीती है। (She drinks too much tea - 'Zyadi' is wrong.)

Correct: वह ज्यादा चाय पीती है। (She drinks more/too much tea.)

यहाँ ज्यादा लोग हैं। (There are more/too many people here.)

Positioning
Placing 'zyada' after the noun when it should be before can change the rhythm and emphasis of the sentence.
While ज्यादा is the most common word for 'more,' Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the register and specific context. 'बहुत' (bahut) is the most frequent synonym, but it focuses on 'many' or 'very' rather than a comparative 'more.' 'अधिक' (adhik) is the formal, Sanskrit-derived version of 'zyada,' used in news, literature, and official documents. 'काफी' (kafi) means 'enough' or 'quite a lot' and is often used to express satisfaction or sufficiency.
Adhik (अधिक)
Use this in formal writing. For example, 'Adhik jankari ke liye' (For more information).
Bahut (बहुत)
Use this for 'very.' Example: 'Bahut achha' (Very good).
Kafi (काफी)
Use this when something is 'sufficiently more.' Example: 'Yeh kafi hai' (This is enough).

कृपया अधिक जानकारी दें। (Please give more information - Formal.)

मेरे पास काफी पैसे हैं। (I have enough/plenty of money.)

अति (Ati)

Ati (अति)
A prefix or word meaning 'extreme.' Used in formal contexts like 'Ati sundar' (Extremely beautiful).

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The word 'Zyada' entered Hindi through the Mughal courts where Persian was the official language, eventually replacing or complementing the Sanskrit 'Adhik' in common speech.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈzjɑː.dɑː/
US /ˈzjɑ.də/
Stress is on the first syllable 'Zya'.
هم‌قافیه با
Vaada (Promise) Iraada (Intention) Aadha (Half) Saada (Simple) Pyaada (Pawn) Zyaada (More) Maada (Female) Baada (Enclosure)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing it as 'Jyada' with a 'J' sound. It is a 'Z' sound.
  • Shortening the final vowel too much.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Very easy to recognize in text.

نوشتن 2/5

Easy to spell, but requires correct placement.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Requires mastering the 'Z' sound which is not native to all Indian dialects.

گوش دادن 1/5

Very frequently heard and easy to distinguish.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

कम (Less) बहुत (Very) चाहिए (Want/Should) है (Is) से (From/Than)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

अधिक (Formal more) काफी (Enough) जितना (As much as) उतना (That much) बढ़ना (To increase)

پیشرفته

अत्यधिक (Excessive) पर्याप्त (Sufficient) न्यूनतम (Minimum) अधिकतम (Maximum) बहुतायत (Abundance)

گرامر لازم

Comparative Degree

राम श्याम से ज्यादा समझदार है। (Ram is wiser than Shyam.)

Superlative Degree (Informal)

यह सबसे ज्यादा अच्छा है। (This is the best/more than all.)

Adverbial Modification

वह ज्यादा सोता है। (He sleeps too much.)

Invariable Adjective

ज्यादा लड़कियां (More girls) - 'Zyada' doesn't change gender.

Negative Intensifier

मेरे पास ज्यादा पैसे नहीं हैं। (I don't have much money.)

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

मुझे ज्यादा दूध चाहिए।

I want more milk.

'Zyada' comes before the noun 'doodh'.

2

ज्यादा मत बोलो।

Don't speak too much.

'Zyada' acts as an adverb modifying the verb 'bolna'.

3

उसके पास ज्यादा पैसे हैं।

He has more money.

Indicates a greater quantity of money.

4

आज ज्यादा सर्दी है।

It is very cold today.

Used here to mean 'excessive' cold.

5

क्या यह ज्यादा है?

Is this too much?

A simple question about quantity.

6

मुझे ज्यादा समय चाहिए।

I need more time.

'Zyada' quantifies the abstract noun 'samay'.

7

यहाँ ज्यादा लोग नहीं हैं।

There are not many people here.

Negative usage meaning 'not many'.

8

ज्यादा चीनी मत डालो।

Don't put too much sugar.

Imperative sentence with 'zyada'.

1

यह आम उस आम से ज्यादा मीठा है।

This mango is sweeter than that mango.

Comparative structure 'se zyada'.

2

वह मुझसे ज्यादा तेज दौड़ता है।

He runs faster than me.

Comparing the speed of an action.

3

आज कल लोग ज्यादा फोन इस्तेमाल करते हैं।

Nowadays people use phones more.

Adverbial use in a general observation.

4

क्या आप ज्यादा नमक खाते हैं?

Do you eat too much salt?

Questioning a habit of excess.

5

मेरे पास आपसे ज्यादा किताबें हैं।

I have more books than you.

Comparison of countable nouns.

6

यह रास्ता ज्यादा लंबा है।

This path is longer.

Using 'zyada' to modify the adjective 'lamba'.

7

वह फिल्म ज्यादा अच्छी नहीं थी।

That movie was not very good.

Negative comparison against an expected standard.

8

हमें ज्यादा पानी पीना चाहिए।

We should drink more water.

Modal verb 'chahiye' with 'zyada'.

1

ज्यादा से ज्यादा एक घंटा लगेगा।

It will take one hour at most.

Idiomatic phrase 'zyada se zyada'.

2

ज्यादातर छात्र घर चले गए।

Most of the students went home.

'Zyadatar' functions as 'mostly' or 'most'.

3

वह जरूरत से ज्यादा काम करता है।

He works more than necessary.

'Zaroorat se zyada' is a common phrase for 'excessive'.

4

जितना ज्यादा पढ़ोगे, उतना ज्यादा सीखोगे।

The more you read, the more you will learn.

Correlative structure 'jitna... utna...'.

5

मुझे ज्यादा बातें करना पसंद नहीं है।

I don't like talking too much.

Gerundial use of 'baatein karna'.

6

शहर में शोर ज्यादा बढ़ गया है।

The noise in the city has increased more.

Describing an increasing trend.

7

यह काम ज्यादा मुश्किल नहीं है।

This task is not too difficult.

Downplaying difficulty using 'zyada'.

8

क्या आपको ज्यादा इन्तज़ार करना पड़ा?

Did you have to wait for a long time?

Using 'zyada' to imply duration.

1

उसकी बातों पर ज्यादा ध्यान मत दो।

Don't pay too much attention to what he says.

Abstract usage with 'attention'.

2

वह अपनी उम्र से ज्यादा समझदार है।

She is wiser than her age.

Comparing an abstract quality to a numerical value.

3

ज्यादा होशियार बनने की कोशिश मत करो।

Don't try to be too smart.

Sarcastic or cautionary usage.

4

आज का तापमान सामान्य से ज्यादा है।

Today's temperature is higher than normal.

Formal comparative context.

5

ज्यादा सोचने से समस्या हल नहीं होगी।

Thinking too much won't solve the problem.

Adverbial use with a gerund.

6

उसने उम्मीद से ज्यादा हासिल किया।

He achieved more than expected.

Comparing reality with expectations.

7

क्या आपको ज्यादा परेशानी हुई?

Did you face too much trouble?

Polite inquiry about difficulty.

8

यह रंग ज्यादा गहरा है।

This color is darker.

Modifying an adjective of quality.

1

ज्यादा भाव मत खाओ।

Don't act so pricey / don't be so arrogant.

Slang/Idiomatic usage of 'zyada'.

2

वह अपनी उपलब्धियों का ज्यादा बखान नहीं करता।

He doesn't boast much about his achievements.

Formal verb 'bakhan karna' with 'zyada'.

3

जनसंख्या वृद्धि से संसाधनों पर ज्यादा दबाव है।

Population growth puts more pressure on resources.

Academic/Socio-economic context.

4

ज्यादा गहराई में जाने की आवश्यकता नहीं है।

There is no need to go into too much depth.

Metaphorical use of 'depth'.

5

उसकी बातों में सच्चाई से ज्यादा कल्पना है।

There is more fiction than truth in his words.

Comparing abstract concepts 'truth' and 'fiction'.

6

ज्यादा मुनाफे के चक्कर में उसने सब खो दिया।

In the pursuit of more profit, he lost everything.

Expressing consequence of greed.

7

यह विषय ज्यादा व्यापक शोध की मांग करता है।

This subject demands more extensive research.

Formal/Academic register.

8

वह ज्यादा बोलने वालों में से नहीं है।

He is not among those who talk too much.

Categorizing a person's personality.

1

ज्यादा स्यापा मत फैलाओ।

Don't create such a huge fuss.

Colloquial/Dialectal idiom.

2

ज्यादा नफा-नुकसान का हिसाब मत लगाओ।

Don't calculate the profit and loss too much.

Using 'zyada' with paired opposites.

3

अति सर्वत्र वर्जयेत्, ज्यादा किसी भी चीज़ का बुरा है।

Excess should be avoided everywhere; too much of anything is bad.

Linking a Sanskrit proverb with Hindi explanation.

4

उसकी कला में बनावट ज्यादा और भावना कम है।

In his art, there is more artificiality and less emotion.

Sophisticated art criticism.

5

ज्यादा लफ़्फ़ाज़ी से बात बिगड़ सकती है।

Too much grandiloquence can ruin the conversation.

Using high-level vocabulary like 'laffazi'.

6

यह प्रस्ताव ज्यादा तर्कसंगत प्रतीत होता है।

This proposal seems more logical.

Formal logical comparison.

7

ज्यादा ताम-झाम की ज़रूरत नहीं है, सादगी ही काफी है।

There is no need for much pomp and show; simplicity is enough.

Using colloquial 'tam-jham' with 'zyada'.

8

वह ज्यादा ही आत्मविश्वास में है।

He is in a state of over-confidence.

Using 'hi' as an emphatic particle with 'zyada'.

ترکیب‌های رایج

ज्यादा समय
ज्यादा पैसे
ज्यादा गर्मी
ज्यादा लोग
ज्यादा काम
ज्यादा खाना
ज्यादा सोचना
ज्यादा बोलना
ज्यादा बारिश
ज्यादा दूर

عبارات رایج

ज्यादा से ज्यादा

— At most / maximum. Used to set a limit.

ज्यादा से ज्यादा दस मिनट।

ज्यादातर

— Mostly / most of the time. Used for frequency.

ज्यादातर लोग शाकाहारी हैं।

जरूरत से ज्यादा

— More than necessary / excessive.

वह जरूरत से ज्यादा खाता है।

इससे ज्यादा

— More than this.

इससे ज्यादा मैं नहीं कर सकता।

उससे ज्यादा

— More than that.

वह उससे ज्यादा कमाता है।

ज्यादा कुछ नहीं

— Not much / nothing much.

ज्यादा कुछ नहीं हुआ।

ज्यादा नहीं

— Not much / not many.

मेरे पास ज्यादा नहीं है।

और ज्यादा

— Even more.

मुझे और ज्यादा मेहनत करनी है।

हद से ज्यादा

— Beyond limits / extremely.

वह हद से ज्यादा सुंदर है।

ज्यादा हो गया

— It's too much (often said when being served food).

बस, ज्यादा हो गया।

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

ज्यादा vs बहुत (Bahut)

Bahut means 'very' or 'many'. Zyada means 'more' or 'too much'.

ज्यादा vs काफी (Kafi)

Kafi means 'enough' or 'sufficiently'. Zyada is just 'more'.

ज्यादा vs बड़ा (Bada)

Bada means 'big' in size. Zyada refers to quantity or degree.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"ज्यादा भाव खाना"

— To act pricey or arrogant.

इतना ज्यादा भाव क्यों खा रहे हो?

Informal
"ज्यादा सिर चढ़ाना"

— To pamper someone too much.

बच्चे को ज्यादा सिर मत चढ़ाओ।

Neutral
"ज्यादा हाथ-पांव मारना"

— To try too hard or struggle excessively.

उसने ज्यादा हाथ-पांव मारे पर काम नहीं बना।

Informal
"ज्यादा नमक मिर्च लगाना"

— To exaggerate a story (add salt and pepper).

बात में ज्यादा नमक मिर्च मत लगाओ।

Neutral
"ज्यादा उड़ना"

— To be overconfident or show off.

ज्यादा मत उड़ो, जमीन पर रहो।

Slang
"ज्यादा सयाना बनना"

— To try to be over-smart.

ज्यादा सयाना मत बनो।

Informal
"ज्यादा चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करना"

— To flatter someone excessively.

वह ज्यादा चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करता है।

Neutral
"ज्यादा लंबा खींचना"

— To drag something out for too long.

मामले को ज्यादा लंबा मत खींचो।

Neutral
"ज्यादा तीन-पांच करना"

— To dilly-dally or make excuses.

ज्यादा तीन-पांच मत करो, काम करो।

Slang
"ज्यादा ज़ुबान चलाना"

— To talk back or speak too much.

मेरे सामने ज्यादा ज़ुबान मत चलाओ।

Informal

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ज्यादा vs बहुत

Both express large quantities.

'Bahut' is an absolute intensifier (very), 'Zyada' is often comparative (more) or indicates excess (too much).

वह बहुत अच्छा है (He is very good). वह उससे ज्यादा अच्छा है (He is better than him).

ज्यादा vs अधिक

They have identical meanings.

'Adhik' is Sanskrit-based and formal. 'Zyada' is Persian-based and common in speech.

अधिक जानकारी (More info - Formal). ज्यादा चीनी (More sugar - Informal).

ज्यादा vs काफी

Both can mean 'a lot'.

'Kafi' implies sufficiency or 'quite a bit'. 'Zyada' implies an increase or excess.

यह काफी है (This is enough). यह ज्यादा है (This is too much).

ज्यादा vs बड़ा

Sometimes used to mean 'greatly'.

'Bada' refers to physical size or seniority. 'Zyada' refers to amount.

बड़ा कमरा (Big room). ज्यादा पानी (More water).

ज्यादा vs अति

Both mean 'excess'.

'Ati' is a formal prefix or Sanskrit word. 'Zyada' is the standard spoken word.

अति सुंदर (Extremely beautiful). ज्यादा सुंदर (More beautiful).

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

Subject + ज्यादा + Noun + Verb

मुझे ज्यादा पानी चाहिए।

A2

Noun A + Noun B + से ज्यादा + Adjective

यह घर उस घर से ज्यादा बड़ा है।

B1

ज्यादा से ज्यादा + Number/Time

ज्यादा से ज्यादा दो दिन।

B1

ज्यादातर + Nouns

ज्यादातर लोग यहाँ हैं।

B2

जितना ज्यादा... उतना...

जितना ज्यादा पढ़ोगे, उतना सीखोगे।

C1

जरूरत से ज्यादा + Verb/Adj

वह जरूरत से ज्यादा बोलता है।

C1

हद से ज्यादा + Adj

यह हद से ज्यादा महंगा है।

C2

ज्यादा ही + Adj

वह आज ज्यादा ही खुश है।

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

ज्यादती (Excess/Injustice)

صفت‌ها

ज्यादा (More)

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high in spoken Hindi.

اشتباهات رایج
  • Using 'zyadi' for feminine nouns. → ज्यादा (Zyada)

    'Zyada' is invariable and does not change with gender.

  • Saying 'Main zyada thaka hoon' for 'I am very tired'. → मैं बहुत थका हूँ (Main bahut thaka hoon)

    'Zyada' means 'more' or 'too much'. For 'very', use 'bahut'.

  • Forgetting 'se' in comparisons. → आम सेब से ज्यादा मीठा है।

    Without 'se', the comparison is grammatically incomplete.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Jyada'. → ज़्यादा (Zyada)

    The Persian root requires a 'Z' sound, though 'J' is heard in some dialects.

  • Using 'zyadatar' to mean 'more'. → ज्यादा (Zyada)

    'Zyadatar' means 'mostly', not 'more'. Use 'zyada' for quantity.

نکات

Mastering Comparisons

Always remember the 'se' before 'zyada' when comparing two things. It works just like 'than' in English.

Don't overthink gender

Unlike other Hindi adjectives, 'zyada' is your friend because you never have to change its ending!

Hospitality

When someone offers you more food, saying 'Zyada ho jayega' is a polite way to decline.

Formal vs Informal

Switch to 'adhik' in your writing to instantly sound more educated and formal.

Social Boundaries

Use 'zyada mat bano' (don't act too much) cautiously, as it can be offensive or playful depending on the tone.

The Buzzing Z

Practice the 'Z' sound by humming like a bee before saying 'Zyada'.

The 'Hi' factor

Adding 'hi' after 'zyada' (zyada hi) makes it mean 'excessively' or 'too much indeed'.

The yard analogy

Think of a 'yard' that is 'zyada' (more) than you can mow.

Market Talk

Listen for 'zyada' in markets; it's almost always about the price (daam) or weight (vazan).

Spelling

Always write the dot (nukta) under the 'j' in Devanagari (ज़्यादा) to show you know it's a 'Z' sound.

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روش یادسپاری

'Zyada' sounds like 'Z-yard-a'. Imagine your 'yard' getting 'more' and 'more' grass until it's 'too much'.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a glass overflowing with water. The overflow is 'zyada'.

شبکه واژگان

Quantity Comparison Excessive More Too much Mostly Maximum Increase

چالش

Try to use 'zyada' in three different ways today: once for food, once for the weather, and once for a comparison.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Persian word 'ziyāda' (زيادة).

معنای اصلی: Increase, addition, or surplus.

Indo-European (via Persian/Urdu influence on Hindi).

بافت فرهنگی

No specific sensitivities, but avoid using 'zyada' in a demanding way with elders.

English speakers often confuse 'very' and 'more'. In Hindi, 'bahut' is 'very' and 'zyada' is 'more/too much'.

The song 'Zyada Se Zyada' from Bollywood movies. The common phrase 'Zyada mat bolo' used by parents across India.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Shopping

  • इसका दाम ज्यादा है। (The price is high.)
  • ज्यादा कम नहीं होगा? (Won't it reduce more?)
  • ज्यादा ताज़ा कौन सा है? (Which one is fresher?)
  • ज्यादा मत लो। (Don't take more.)

Dining

  • ज्यादा मिर्च मत डालना। (Don't put too much chili.)
  • मुझे ज्यादा भूख नहीं है। (I'm not very hungry.)
  • थोड़ा ज्यादा दीजिए। (Give a little more.)
  • यह ज्यादा हो गया। (This is too much.)

Work

  • आज ज्यादा काम है। (There is more work today.)
  • ज्यादा समय लगेगा। (It will take more time.)
  • ज्यादा जानकारी चाहिए। (Need more information.)
  • ज्यादा मेहनत करो। (Work harder.)

Weather

  • आज ज्यादा गर्मी है। (It's too hot today.)
  • ज्यादा बारिश हो रही है। (It's raining heavily.)
  • ज्यादा धूप है। (It's too sunny.)
  • ज्यादा ठंड नहीं है। (It's not too cold.)

Social

  • ज्यादा मत सोचो। (Don't think too much.)
  • वह ज्यादा नहीं बोलता। (He doesn't talk much.)
  • ज्यादा मज़ा आया। (Had more fun.)
  • ज्यादा दूर मत जाना। (Don't go too far.)

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"क्या आपको ज्यादा मसालेदार खाना पसंद है? (Do you like more spicy food?)"

"आज कल ट्रैफिक ज्यादा क्यों है? (Why is there more traffic these days?)"

"क्या आपको ज्यादा नींद आती है? (Do you feel more sleepy?)"

"क्या यह फिल्म पिछली वाली से ज्यादा अच्छी है? (Is this movie better than the previous one?)"

"आप ज्यादा समय कहाँ बिताते हैं? (Where do you spend most of your time?)"

موضوعات نگارش

आज आपने जरूरत से ज्यादा क्या किया? (What did you do more than necessary today?)

आपको कौन सी चीज़ ज्यादा पसंद है - चाय या कॉफ़ी? (What do you like more - tea or coffee?)

क्या आपको लगता है कि लोग ज्यादा फोन इस्तेमाल करते हैं? (Do you think people use phones too much?)

आप अपनी जिंदगी में क्या ज्यादा चाहते हैं? (What do you want more of in your life?)

ज्यादा पैसा या ज्यादा खुशी - क्या बेहतर है? (More money or more happiness - what is better?)

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, 'zyada' is an invariable adjective. It stays the same for masculine, feminine, singular, and plural nouns. For example: 'zyada ladka' (more boy/too much boy contextually) and 'zyada ladki' (more girl).

Use 'bahut' for 'very' (e.g., very happy - bahut khush). Use 'zyada' for 'more' or 'too much' (e.g., more happy than before - pehle se zyada khush).

It is neutral to informal. In very formal Hindi, such as news broadcasts or legal documents, 'adhik' is preferred.

It means 'at most' or 'at the maximum'. For example, 'I can pay 100 rupees at most' (Main zyada se zyada sau rupaye de sakta hoon).

Yes, to mean 'more people' (zyada log). It can also describe a person's behavior, like 'zyada bolna' (talking too much).

Use the structure 'se zyada'. For example, 'bigger than' is 'se zyada bada'.

It is written with a dot under the 'j' (ज़), indicating a 'Z' sound. In some rural dialects, people say 'Jyada', but 'Zyada' is standard.

The direct opposite is 'कम' (kam), which means 'less' or 'few'.

Yes! This is very common and means 'very much' or 'way too much'. It adds extra emphasis.

It means 'mostly' or 'the majority of'. For example, 'mostly people' (zyadatar log).

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writing

Write 'I want more tea' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Don't eat too much' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'He has more money' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Is it too much?' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'This is better than that' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'He works more than me' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'I need more time' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'There are more people here' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Mostly it rains in July' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'I can wait for 10 minutes at most' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'The more you work, the more you earn' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'He talks more than necessary' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Don't pay too much attention' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'She is smarter than her age' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Thinking too much is not good' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Don't act so pricey' using the idiom.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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Write 'There is more fiction than truth' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'He achieved more than expected' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Excess of anything is bad' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'This proposal seems more logical' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'More sugar' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Don't speak much' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Better than this' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Mostly' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'At most' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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listening

Listen: 'ज्यादा पानी'। What did you hear?

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listening

Listen: 'ज्यादा मत खाओ'। What is the command?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen: 'मुझसे ज्यादा'। What does it mean?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen: 'ज्यादातर लोग'। Who is being discussed?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen: 'हद से ज्यादा'। What is the degree?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Too much salt' in Hindi.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'More' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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writing

Write 'He eats more than me'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'More beautiful' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'I don't have much time'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Mostly' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'He achieved more than expected'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'More than expected' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'More fiction than truth'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Beyond limits' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'Excess should be avoided'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Logical' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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writing

Write 'He runs faster'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say 'Mostly students' in Hindi.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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listening

Listen: 'ज्यादा मत सोचो'। What is the advice?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

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