Abstract

THE USE OF PARTICLES IN HINDI AND ASSAMESE

Dr. Subasana Mahanta

Volume: 5 Issue: 3 2015

Abstract:

The particles are generally attached to a particular word in a sentence for denoting emphasis, contrast etc. The use of these particles with different word classes covers a wide range of meanings and further shades of meanings when used in their combination with various word classes. This paper discusses the usages of particles in Hindi and Assamese with examples in the context of different types of part of speech. The discussion finds that the particles bhii and hii in Hindi and o and ei in Assamese are prominently used to denote primarily emphasis. It is to be mentioned that in the two languages studied, the use of the particles do not show uniformity, i.e., for bhii in Hindi, use of both o and ei in Assamese is seen. However, the use of particles as emphatic markers, in both the languages, the particles cover a wide range of meanings and further shades of meanings when used in combination with various part ofspeech.

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