Adjectives

1. पैघ

   Paigh

   Big

   Usage

   For stating a size, e.g. clothes or rooms.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "पैघ" (big, large). Not Hindi "बड़ा"; Maithili "बड़" means "very".

2. छोट

   Chhot

   Small

   Usage

   The opposite of big; for asking for a smaller size.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "छोट" (small, tiny).

3. भारी

   Bhaa-ri

   Heavy

   Usage

   For the weight of luggage, and as a lead-in to asking for help.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "भारी" (heavy).

4. हलुका

   Ha-lu-kaa

   Light (weight)

   Usage

   Light in weight; a different word from "light" meaning bright.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "हलका" (also "हलुका"); this app writes "हलुका".

5. महग

   Ma-hag

   Expensive

   Usage

   High in price; the opening move when haggling.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "महग" (expensive, costly).

6. सस्त

   Sast

   Cheap

   Usage

   The opposite of expensive; for asking for something cheaper.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary (Maithili-English): "सस्त" (cheap); the Maithili-Nepali-English dictionary has "सस्ता".

7. गरम

   Ga-ram

   Hot

   Usage

   Hot to the touch; kept separate from hot weather.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "गरम" (hot). For hot weather use the noun "गर्मी".

8. ठण्डा

   Than-daa

   Cold

   Usage

   Cold to the touch; kept separate from cold weather.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "ठण्डा" (cold, cool). For cold weather use the noun "जाड़".

9. नव

   Nav

   New

   Usage

   Brand new; also used when asking for a replacement.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "नव" (new); "नवीन" and "नया" are also listed.

10. पुरान

    Pu-raan

    Old (thing)

    Usage

    Old as in worn; never the word to use about a person.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "पुरान" (old). For things only; for people use "बूढ़".

11. युवा

    Yu-vaa

    Young

    Usage

    About a person's age; a small-talk staple.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "युवा" (young).

12. बूढ़

    Burh

    Old (person)

    Usage

    Elderly, about people; a different word from old things.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary (Maithili-English): "बूढ़" ("old man"). For things use "पुरान".

13. साफ

    Saaph

    Clean

    Usage

    For praising cleanliness, and for praising a view.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "साफ" (clean, clear); "सफा" is also listed.

14. गन्दा

    Gan-daa

    Dirty

    Usage

    Unclean; the reason you give when asking for a change of room or dishes.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "गन्दा" (dirty), spelled with the full nasal.

15. नीक

    Nik

    Good

    Usage

    A positive verdict; also usable to signal agreement.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "नीक" (good, fine). Not Hindi "अच्छा".

16. अधलाह

    Adh-laah

    Bad

    Usage

    A negative verdict; also used of health and weather.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "अधलाह" (inferior, low-grade). Not Hindi "बुरा".

17. लगीच

    La-gich

    Near

    Usage

    Close by; for checking whether you can walk.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "लगीच" (near).

18. दूर

    Dur

    Far

    Usage

    Far away; your cue to look for transport.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "दूर" (far away).

19. सबेर

    Sa-ber

    Early

    Usage

    Early in time; for first departures and opening hours.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "सबेर" (early, morning). "Fast" in speed is a different word (e.g. "जल्दी").

20. देर

    Der

    Late

    Usage

    Late in time; for last departures and closing hours.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "देर" (late).

21. ढेर

    Dher

    Many

    Usage

    A large amount or number; also used to describe crowds.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "ढेर" (plenty, a large amount). Used instead of Hindi "बहुत".

22. कम

    Kam

    Few

    Usage

    A small amount or number; for asking for less of something.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "कम" (less, insufficient).

23. गर्मी

    Gar-mi

    Hot (weather)

    Usage

    Hot weather; learn it separately from hot objects.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "गर्मी" (summer, heat). A noun; "गर्मी अछि" = "it is hot".

24. जाड़

    Jaar

    Cold (weather)

    Usage

    Cold weather; learn it separately from cold objects.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "जाड़" (roman "jar", winter, coldness) and "जाड़ा" (winter). A noun; "जाड़ अछि" = "it is cold".

25. स्वादिष्ट

    Svaa-disht

    Delicious

    Usage

    The most common compliment to give during a meal.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "स्वादिष्ट" (tasty).

26. अद्भुत

    Ad-bhut

    Amazing

    Usage

    Expresses surprise or admiration.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "अद्भुत" (wonderful).

27. मजेदार

    Ma-je-daar

    Fun

    Usage

    Used to share how enjoyable an experience was.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "मजेदार" (enjoyable).

28. बेसी

    Be-si

    More

    Usage

    Asks for a larger amount.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "बेसी" (more, excess). Not Hindi "ज़्यादा".

29. कनि

    Ka-ni

    Just a little

    Usage

    Asks for only a small amount.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary (Maithili-English): "कनि" (adv. a little); also written "कनी".

30. आधा

    Aa-dhaa

    Half

    Usage

    Asks for half the portion or amount.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary: "आध" (half) and "आधा".

31. सभ किछु

    Sabh ki-chhu

    All of it

    Usage

    Means all of the things; "all the people" is a different phrase.

    Grammar Note

    "सभ" (all) and "किछु" (some, anything) are dictionary-verified; Maithili "सभ", not Hindi "सब". Composed from dictionary-verified words.

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