This is a Kansai word. You add it to the end of a sentence. It asks a question, but you do not expect an answer. It shows you are surprised or upset.
Verb [dictionary form] + んかPrimary
い-Adjective + んか
な-Adjective + なんか
Noun + なんか
This is a Kansai word. You add it to the end of a sentence. It asks a question, but you do not expect an answer. It shows you are surprised or upset.
「まだ行かんのか？」と彼は不機嫌そうに言った。
He said with displeasure, "You're not going yet?!"
あいつ、もう帰ったんか？早すぎるやろ。
Did that guy already go home? That's way too early.
「はよせんか！」とお母ちゃんに怒られた。
I was scolded by my mom, "Hurry up!"
このラーメン、テレビで言うほど美味いんか？
Is this ramen as good as they say on TV?
あいつの言うこと、ほんまに大丈夫なんか？
Is what that guy says really okay/trustworthy?
This phrase is like a strong shout. It can sound very direct. Use it with close friends or family. It shows you are surprised or annoyed. Be careful, it can sound rude to others.
This is different from other Kansai endings. '〜やん' shows you just learned something. '〜やろ' asks for agreement. '〜ねん' explains something. But '〜んか' asks a question, often showing surprise or challenge.
Use this when you want to ask a question. It can show you are surprised or doubt something. It can also be a strong way to tell someone to do something.
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