-एमा
Formal if with -एमा
-एमा means if, in a formal way: तपाईं आउनुभएमा means if you come.
How It Works
-एमा is the formal form of -ए भने. Both mean if, but -एमा belongs to notices, rules, letters and speeches.
| Spoken | Formal |
|---|---|
| आउनुभए भने | आउनुभएमा |
| तोडे भने | तोडेमा |
| नभए भने | नभएमा |
The verb takes the -ए form and keeps its person and respect: आउनुभएमा for a respected person, गरेमा for any plain subject. The negative uses the न- prefix: नभएमा means if there is not.
The main clause usually has -नेछ, -इनेछ or a polite instruction. It promises: खुसी हुनेछौँ. It warns: कारबाही हुनेछ. It instructs: सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्. In relaxed talk, people say -ए भने instead.
You may also meet -एको खण्डमा, which means the same and sounds even more official.
Examples (5)
- तपाईं आउनुभएमा हामी खुसी हुनेछौँ।
We will be glad if you come.
आउनुभएमा is the polite formal if.
- नियम तोडेमा कारबाही हुनेछ।
If the rule is broken, action will be taken.
तोडेमा is a typical warning in rules.
- समयमा पैसा बुझाएमा छुट पाइन्छ।
If the money is paid on time, a discount is given.
बुझाएमा states the condition.
- केही समस्या भएमा यो नम्बरमा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।
If there is any problem, contact this number.
भएमा is followed by an instruction.
- वर्षा नभएमा बाली बिग्रन सक्छ।
If it does not rain, the crops may be spoiled.
नभएमा is the negative with the न- prefix.
How It Connects
Learn This First
-एमा is a formal if.
Related Patterns
Practice -एमा in Bubblegum
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