Hindi · Adjectives
नया
naya
New
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought, not old.
Example
उसने नया फ़ोन खरीदा।
He bought a new phone.
Etymology
'नया' (naya) comes from the Sanskrit 'नव' (nava), meaning new. As language evolved, it retained its original significance relating to freshness or novelty.
How & Where It’s Used
'नया' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, applicable in both formal and informal contexts throughout India.
Literary Heritage
Frequently used in literature to symbolize new beginnings, found in poems and stories depicting change.