La structure 'Jo-Vo' : Dire 'Celui qui' en hindi
jo-vo pour lier les idées, en posant le décor d'abord avant de révéler le sujet principal.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'Jo' (who/which) to start a description and 'Vo' (that/he/she) to point to the person or thing.
- Start the relative clause with 'Jo' (e.g., Jo ladka...)
- Follow with the main clause starting with 'Vo' (e.g., ...vo mera bhai hai).
- Ensure the verb in the 'Jo' clause matches the subject of that clause.
Overview
jo-vo. C'est la colonne vertébrale absolue des phrases complexes en hindi.Word Order Rules
jo (qui/que).vo (ce/il/elle). C'est l'action principale.jo plante le décor. La partie vo donne la chute. Tu les relies avec une légère pause.vo en premier.How This Grammar Works
jo et vo travaillent en équipe. Mais ils changent de forme selon leur rôle. Si une postposition les suit, ils se transforment au cas oblique.ne, ko, se. Quand jo rencontre ne, il devient jisne. Quand vo rencontre ne, il devient usne.
Formation Pattern
jo (ou sa forme oblique).
jo.
vo (ou sa forme oblique).
Pattern Variations
jo-vo s'applique aussi à d'autres mots.- Temps :
jab(quand) va avectab(alors). - Lieu :
jahan(où) va avecvahan(là-bas). - Manière :
jaisa(comme) va avecvaisa(comme ça). - Quantité :
jitna(autant) va avecutna(autant).
Real Conversations
Regardons ça dans la vraie vie, sur WhatsApp.
En textant un ami :
Locuteur A : jo ladka kal aaya tha, vo kaun hai? (Le gars qui est venu hier, c'est qui ?)
Locuteur B : vo mera dost Rahul hai. (C'est mon ami Rahul.)
Niveaux de politesse : Utilise jo/vo pour les amis (तुम). Utilise jo/ve pour les aînés (आप).
Common Mistakes
vo mera dost hai jo gaa raha hai.jo gaa raha hai, vo mera dost hai.jo ne pizza khaya...jisne pizza khaya...Quick FAQ
vo dans la deuxième moitié ?R: Oui, généralement. L'omettre rend la phrase incomplète.
R: Utilise les formes au pluriel. jo et ve. À l'oblique, jin et un.
R: Absolument. jo et vo fonctionnent parfaitement pour les objets.
Jo-Vo Structure Table
| Relative (Jo) | Main Clause (Vo) | Example |
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Jo ladka
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Vo ladka
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Jo ladka khel raha hai, vo mera bhai hai.
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Jo ladki
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Vo ladki
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Jo ladki ga rahi hai, vo meri behen hai.
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Jo log
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Ve log
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Jo log aaye hain, ve mere dost hain.
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Jo kitaab
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Vo kitaab
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Jo kitaab tumne di, vo achi hai.
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Jo ghar
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Vo ghar
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Jo ghar bada hai, vo mera hai.
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Jo kaam
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Vo kaam
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Jo kaam tumne kiya, vo sahi hai.
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Common Variations
| Full Form | Shortened/Casual |
|---|---|
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Jo ladka hai
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Jo ladka
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Jo log hain
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Jo log
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Meanings
The 'Jo-Vo' construction is used to create relative clauses in Hindi, linking a specific person or object to a description or action.
Identifying a person
Specifying a person by an action or attribute.
“Jo aadmi kal aaya tha, vo doctor hai.”
“Jo ladka khel raha hai, vo mera beta hai.”
Identifying an object
Specifying an object by its state or location.
“Jo kitaab tumne di thi, vo bahut achi hai.”
“Jo gaadi lal hai, vo meri hai.”
Generalizing
Referring to anyone who fits a description.
“Jo mehnat karta hai, vo safal hota hai.”
“Jo sach bolta hai, vo darta nahi.”
Reference Table
| Rôle du pronom | Cas Direct | Cas Oblique (+ ko/se/mein) | Cas Ergatif (+ ne) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Relatif (Singulier)
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जो (jo)
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जिसे / जिसको (jise / jisko)
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जिसने (jisne)
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Corrélatif (Singulier)
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वो / वह (vo / vah)
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उसे / उसको (use / usko)
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उसने (usne)
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Relatif (Pluriel/Formel)
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जो (jo)
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जिन्हें / जिनको (jinhein / jinko)
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जिन्होंने (jinhonne)
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Corrélatif (Pluriel/Formel)
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वो / वे (vo / ve)
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उन्हें / उनको (unhein / unko)
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उन्होंने (unhonne)
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Variante de Temps
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जब (jab)
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N/A
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N/A
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Variante de Lieu
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जहाँ (jahan)
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N/A
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N/A
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Spectre de formalité
Jo vyakti bol rahe hain, ve mere shikshak hain. (Describing someone)
Jo aadmi bol raha hai, vo mera teacher hai. (Describing someone)
Jo banda bol raha hai, vo mera teacher hai. (Describing someone)
Jo bhai bol raha hai, vo mera teacher hai. (Describing someone)
Le système des pronoms Jo-Vo
Cas Direct
- जो (jo) Qui/Que
- वो (vo) Celui-là/Il
Cas Oblique (+ ne)
- जिसने (jisne) Celui qui (a fait)
- उसने (usne) Il/Elle (a fait)
Cas Oblique (+ ko)
- जिसे (jise) À qui / Que
- उसे (use) Lui / Le
Ordre des mots : Français vs Hindi
Choisir la bonne forme
Y a-t-il une postposition ? (ne, ko, se)
Est-ce singulier ou pluriel/formel ?
Autres paires corrélatives
Temps
- • जब (jab) - Quand
- • तब (tab) - Alors
Lieu
- • जहाँ (jahan) - Où
- • वहाँ (vahan) - Là-bas
Manière
- • जैसा (jaisa) - Comme
- • वैसा (vaisa) - Ainsi
Quantité
- • जितنا (jitna) - Autant
- • उतना (utna) - Autant
Exemples par niveau
Jo ladka khel raha hai, vo mera bhai hai.
The boy who is playing is my brother.
Jo gaadi wahan hai, vo meri hai.
The car that is there is mine.
Jo khana garam hai, vo mera hai.
The food that is hot is mine.
Jo kitab achi hai, vo mujhe do.
Give me the book that is good.
Jo log kal aaye the, ve mere dost hain.
The people who came yesterday are my friends.
Jo kaam tumne kiya, vo bahut mushkil tha.
The work you did was very difficult.
Jo ladki ga rahi hai, vo meri behen hai.
The girl who is singing is my sister.
Jo ghar purana hai, vo bik gaya.
The house that is old has been sold.
Jo faisla tumne liya, vo sabke liye sahi hai.
The decision you took is right for everyone.
Jo rasta seedha station jata hai, vo band hai.
The road that goes straight to the station is closed.
Jo mehnat karta hai, vo hamesha safal hota hai.
The one who works hard is always successful.
Jo kapde tumne pasand kiye, ve bahut mehenge hain.
The clothes you liked are very expensive.
Jo niyam banaye gaye hain, unka palan karna hoga.
The rules that have been made must be followed.
Jo baat tumne kal kahi, vo mujhe samajh nahi aayi.
The thing you said yesterday, I didn't understand it.
Jo log yahan kaam karte hain, ve bahut mehnti hain.
The people who work here are very hardworking.
Jo samasya tumne batayi, vo hal ho gayi hai.
The problem you mentioned has been solved.
Jo bhi tumne socha hai, us par amal karo.
Whatever you have thought, act upon it.
Jo vyakti sach bolta hai, vo kisi se nahi darta.
The person who speaks the truth fears no one.
Jo sthiti abhi hai, vo pehle kabhi nahi thi.
The situation that exists now never existed before.
Jo bhi yahan aayega, use swagat milega.
Whoever comes here will be welcomed.
Jo kuch bhi maine dekha, vo ek sapne jaisa tha.
Whatever I saw was like a dream.
Jo log itihas badalte hain, ve aksar akela chalte hain.
Those who change history often walk alone.
Jo bhi ho jaye, hum peeche nahi hatenge.
Whatever may happen, we will not step back.
Jo vichar tumne rakhe, ve atyant prabhavshali hain.
The thoughts you presented are extremely influential.
Facile à confondre
Learners use 'wala' for everything.
Learners don't know when to add 'bhi'.
Both use correlative pairs.
Erreurs courantes
Jo ladka khel raha hai, mera bhai hai.
Jo ladka khel raha hai, VO mera bhai hai.
Jo ladka khel raha hai, vo mera bhai.
Jo ladka khel raha hai, vo mera bhai HAI.
Jo ladki khel raha hai...
Jo ladki khel RAHI hai...
Vo ladka jo khel raha hai...
Jo ladka khel raha hai, vo...
Jo log khel raha hai...
Jo log khel RAHE hain...
Jo kitab tumne diya...
Jo kitab tumne DI...
Jo ladka khelta hai, vo mera bhai hai.
Jo ladka khel RAHA hai, vo mera bhai hai.
Jo ladka kal aaya, vo mera bhai hai.
Jo ladka kal AAYA THA, vo mera bhai hai.
Jo faisla liya, vo sahi hai.
Jo faisla MENE liya, vo sahi hai.
Jo ladka khel raha hai, ve mera bhai hai.
Jo ladka khel raha hai, VO mera bhai hai.
Jo bhi tumne socha, usko karo.
Jo bhi tumne socha, US PAR AMAL karo.
Jo sthiti hai, vo pehle nahi thi.
Jo sthiti ABHI hai, vo pehle nahi thi.
Structures de phrases
Jo ___ , vo ___ .
Jo ___ , kya vo ___ ?
Jo ___ , ve ___ .
Jo bhi ___ , us par ___ .
Real World Usage
Jo photo bheji, vo dekh lo.
Jo project maine lead kiya, vo successful raha.
Jo dish spicy hai, vo mat lana.
Jo train Delhi jati hai, vo kab aayegi?
Jo log mujhe follow karte hain, ve best hain.
Jo siddhant humne padha, vo bahut mahatvapurn hai.
La virgule est la clé
Oublie 'Jo Ne'
jisne. Ne dis jamais 'jo ne', ça sonne très bizarre.Proverbes et Bollywood
Mélanger les cas est normal
Smart Tips
Always check if you need to use 'Ve' for plural.
Use 'Jo' to introduce the topic clearly.
Focus on the comma pause.
Use the Jo-Vo pair for maximum impact.
Prononciation
Jo
Pronounced like 'Joe' in English.
Vo
Pronounced like 'Woh' with a soft 'v'.
Comma Pause
Jo ladka khel raha hai [pause] vo mera bhai hai.
The pause is essential to separate the relative clause from the main clause.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Jo is the 'Joiner' (starts the clause), Vo is the 'Viewer' (points to the result).
Association visuelle
Imagine a bridge. 'Jo' is the left side of the bridge, and 'Vo' is the right side. You cannot cross the bridge without both parts.
Rhyme
Jo se shuru, Vo par khatam, Hindi grammar, ab hai dam!
Story
Imagine a boy named Rahul. You say 'Jo Rahul khel raha hai' (The Rahul who is playing). Then you point to him and say 'Vo mera bhai hai' (He is my brother). By linking them, you've told a complete story.
Word Web
Défi
Write 3 sentences today using 'Jo-Vo' to describe people you see in your house or office.
Notes culturelles
This structure is used heavily in formal Hindi and literature.
Often mixed with English words like 'Jo project maine kiya'.
More likely to use 'Jaisa-Vaisa' proverbs.
Derived from Sanskrit relative pronouns 'ya' (who) and 'ta' (that).
Amorces de conversation
Jo movie tumne kal dekhi, vo kaisi thi?
Jo kaam tum abhi kar rahe ho, kya vo mushkil hai?
Jo log tumhare saath kaam karte hain, kya ve acche hain?
Jo faisla tumne liya, kya tum usse khush ho?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesJo ladka khel raha hai, ___ mera bhai hai.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Jo log aaye hai, ve mera dost hain.
hai / mera / vo / raha / khel / Jo / ladka
The book that I bought is good.
Match the clauses.
Jo ladka (khelna) ____, vo mera bhai hai.
Use 'Jo' and 'Vo' to describe a teacher.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
15 exercisesOrdonne ces mots :
जो ड्रेस तुमने पहनी है, ___ बहुत महँगी लग रही है।
जो ने पिज़्ज़ा खाया, वो बीमार हो गया।
Le garçon qui est assis là-bas est mon ami.
Comment dire : 'Bloque la personne qui t'a envoyé un message' ?
Quel mot s'associe naturellement avec 'जब' (jab - quand) ?
___ यह घर बनाया, वे बहुत अमीर हैं।
जिसको मैंने कॉल किया, वोने फ़ोन नहीं उठाया।
Ordonne ces mots :
Le laptop que j'ai acheté est très rapide.
Quelle est la bonne façon de dire 'Les gens qui sont venus tôt ont eu des places' ?
___ तुम जाओगे, मैं भी वहीं आऊँगा।
मैं उस आदमी को जानता हूँ जो वहाँ खड़ा है।
Quel mot s'associe naturellement avec 'जैसा' (jaisa - comme) ?
Ordonne ces mots :
Score: /15
FAQ (8)
In very casual speech, sometimes, but it's better to keep it for clarity.
It can mean 'who', 'which', or 'that' depending on the noun.
Use 'Ve' instead of 'Vo'.
Yes, it is very common in formal and literary Hindi.
'Wala' is for simple attributes; 'Jo-Vo' is for actions.
Yes, by adding 'kya' in the main clause.
It takes practice, but the pattern is very consistent.
Yes, like 'Jaisa-Vaisa' and 'Jitna-Utna'.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
el que / la que
Spanish puts the relative clause after the noun.
celui qui / celle qui
French is SVO; Hindi is SOV.
derjenige, der
German requires specific case endings for the relative pronoun.
relative clauses before nouns
Japanese lacks the 'Vo' anchor.
alladhi / allati
Arabic is post-nominal.
de structure
Chinese has no correlative pronoun system.
Learning Path
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