When you're starting to learn Hindi, you'll find the word ज्यादा (zyaadaa) to be very useful. It's like the English word "more" or "too much." You can use ज्यादा to talk about quantity, intensity, or to compare things. For example, if you want to say "I want more water," you'd use ज्यादा. It's a simple word that helps you express a lot!
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Basic Use of ज़्यादा
The most common use of ज़्यादा is to mean more or a greater quantity. Think of it like saying 'more' in English.
Comparing Quantities
When you want to say 'more than' something, you'll often use ज़्यादा with से (se). For example, यह उससे ज़्यादा अच्छा है (Yah usse zyaada achha hai) - This is more good than that.
ज़्यादा for Excess
ज़्यादा can also mean too much or excessive. If someone says बहुत ज़्यादा (bahut zyaada), it means 'too much' or 'way too much'.
Placement in a Sentence
Generally, ज़्यादा comes before the noun or adjective it modifies. For instance, ज़्यादा पानी (zyaada paani) - more water.
Common Phrase: ज़्यादातर
You'll often hear ज़्यादातर (zyaadaatar), which means mostly or for the most part. It's a useful word to know.
Practicing with Numbers
Try using ज़्यादा with numbers. For example, दो से ज़्यादा सेब (do se zyaada seb) - more than two apples.
Avoiding Redundancy
Be careful not to overuse ज़्यादा if the meaning of more is already clear from context. Sometimes, a simpler sentence is better.
Listening for Context
The exact meaning of ज़्यादा (more, excessive) can sometimes depend on the context and tone of voice. Pay attention to how native speakers use it.
Comparing with कम (kam)
ज़्यादा is the opposite of कम (kam), which means less or fewer. Learning them together can help you remember both.
Using ज़्यादा with Verbs
You can use ज़्यादा to emphasize the intensity of a verb. For example, वह ज़्यादा बोलता है (Vah zyaada bolta hai) - He talks a lot/too much.
Test Yourself 24 questions
This sentence means 'Don't eat too much food.' The word 'ज्यादा' comes before 'खाना' (food) to indicate 'too much'.
This sentence means 'He talks too much.' 'ज्यादा' modifies the verb 'बोलता है' (talks) to mean 'too much'.
This sentence means 'I need more water.' 'ज्यादा' comes before 'पानी' (water) to indicate 'more'.
Write a sentence in Hindi saying, 'I need more time.'
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Sample answer
मुझे ज़्यादा समय चाहिए।
Write a sentence in Hindi describing something as 'too much work'.
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यह ज़्यादा काम है।
Write a Hindi sentence asking, 'Do you want more tea?'
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क्या आपको ज़्यादा चाय चाहिए?
What should the person do because it's hot?
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आज बहुत गर्मी है। मुझे ज़्यादा पानी पीना चाहिए। (Today is very hot. I should drink more water.)
What should the person do because it's hot?
The passage states, 'मुझे ज़्यादा पानी पीना चाहिए।' which means 'I should drink more water.'
The passage states, 'मुझे ज़्यादा पानी पीना चाहिए।' which means 'I should drink more water.'
What is the problem with the book?
Read this passage:
यह किताब बहुत अच्छी है, लेकिन इसमें ज़्यादा पन्ने हैं। इसे पढ़ने में समय लगेगा। (This book is very good, but it has too many pages. It will take time to read.)
What is the problem with the book?
The passage says, 'इसमें ज़्यादा पन्ने हैं,' meaning 'it has too many pages.'
The passage says, 'इसमें ज़्यादा पन्ने हैं,' meaning 'it has too many pages.'
What is being suggested for success?
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मुझे लगता है कि तुम्हें ज़्यादा मेहनत करनी चाहिए अगर तुम सफल होना चाहते हो। (I think you should work harder if you want to be successful.)
What is being suggested for success?
The passage advises, 'तुम्हें ज़्यादा मेहनत करनी चाहिए,' which means 'you should work harder.'
The passage advises, 'तुम्हें ज़्यादा मेहनत करनी चाहिए,' which means 'you should work harder.'
This sentence means 'I need more water.' The word 'ज्यादा' (more) comes before the noun 'पानी' (water).
This sentence means 'He/She has more books.' 'ज्यादा' (more) modifies 'किताबें' (books).
This sentence means 'It is hotter today' or 'There is more heat today.' 'ज्यादा' (more/excessive) describes 'गर्मी' (heat).
Listen for how 'ज़्यादा' is used to describe the increase in competition and pressure.
Pay attention to the context of 'ज़्यादातर' in relation to environmental pollution and large cities.
Notice how 'ज़्यादा' emphasizes the scale of the dispute caused by a small misunderstanding.
Read this aloud:
इस परियोजना को पूरा करने के लिए हमें ज़्यादा संसाधनों की आवश्यकता होगी।
Focus: ज़्यादा
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कुछ लोगों का मानना है कि तकनीक का ज़्यादा इस्तेमाल हमारी सामाजिक आदतों को बदल रहा है।
Focus: ज़्यादा इस्तेमाल
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जब आप ज़्यादा देर तक स्क्रीन देखते हैं, तो आँखों पर तनाव पड़ सकता है।
Focus: ज़्यादा देर तक
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Basic Use of ज़्यादा
The most common use of ज़्यादा is to mean more or a greater quantity. Think of it like saying 'more' in English.
Comparing Quantities
When you want to say 'more than' something, you'll often use ज़्यादा with से (se). For example, यह उससे ज़्यादा अच्छा है (Yah usse zyaada achha hai) - This is more good than that.
ज़्यादा for Excess
ज़्यादा can also mean too much or excessive. If someone says बहुत ज़्यादा (bahut zyaada), it means 'too much' or 'way too much'.
Placement in a Sentence
Generally, ज़्यादा comes before the noun or adjective it modifies. For instance, ज़्यादा पानी (zyaada paani) - more water.
Example
मुझे ज्यादा चीनी नहीं चाहिए।
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