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मुझको

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Explication मुझको in your Level:

At the A1 level, learners encounter 'mujhko' as a way to express basic needs and simple object relationships. You will mostly use it with the word 'chahiye' (want/need) and 'do' (give). For example, 'Mujhko pani chahiye' (I want water). At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex grammar rules; just remember that when you want to say 'to me' or 'me' in a simple request, 'mujhko' is your go-to word. It is the object form of 'I'. You will also see it in very simple sentences where someone is doing something to you, like 'Ram mujhko dekhta hai' (Ram looks at me). The focus is on recognizing that 'Main' changes to 'Mujhko' when you are not the one performing the action directly, but rather receiving it or feeling a need. It is one of the first 'irregular' pronoun changes you will learn, alongside 'tujhko' and 'usko'.

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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'mujhko' with a wider range of verbs, especially those expressing likes, dislikes, and physical sensations. You will learn that 'I like' is expressed as 'Mujhko pasand hai'. You will also start using it for compulsion, such as 'Mujhko jana hai' (I have to go). This level introduces the idea of the 'dative subject,' where 'mujhko' acts like the subject of the English sentence. You will also learn to distinguish between 'mujhko' and 'mujhe', noting that they are mostly the same but 'mujhko' can be more emphatic. You will practice using it in restaurant settings, at the doctor's (e.g., 'Mujhko bukhar hai' - I have a fever), and in basic social interactions. The goal is to become comfortable with the idea that 'me' can come at the start of a Hindi sentence.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'mujhko' in complex sentences and understanding its role in various grammatical constructions. You will use it with abstract verbs like 'lagna' (to feel/to seem) to express opinions, such as 'Mujhko lagta hai ki...' (It seems to me that... / I think that...). You will also encounter it in the passive voice and with compound verbs. At this stage, you should be able to choose between 'mujhko' and 'mujhe' based on the rhythm of your sentence. You will also start to see how 'mujhko' interacts with other postpositions and how it differs from 'mujhse' (from me) or 'mujhpar' (on me). Your sentences will become longer, incorporating 'mujhko' into relative clauses, such as 'Jo kitab aapne mujhko di thi...' (The book that you gave to me...).

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At the B2 level, you explore the nuances of 'mujhko' in different registers and literary contexts. You will notice its frequent use in Bollywood lyrics and formal oratory, where it adds a certain weight or poetic flair. You will study its use in complex psychological constructions, such as 'Mujhko is baat ka dukh hai' (I am saddened by this / To me there is sadness of this matter). You will also learn to use it in conditional sentences and with more sophisticated modal verbs. At this level, you should be able to identify when 'mujhko' is being used for specific emphasis (e.g., 'He gave it to ME, not him'). You will also be expected to avoid common colloquial errors like 'mere ko' and maintain a standard level of Hindi in both writing and speaking.

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At the C1 level, you analyze 'mujhko' within the broader context of Hindi syntax and stylistics. You will encounter it in classical literature and philosophical texts where the 'self' (mujh) is treated as an object of inquiry. You will understand the subtle differences in tone it conveys compared to 'mujhe' in various dialects and historical periods of Hindi. You will be able to use 'mujhko' in highly formal documents, legal contexts, or academic writing where precision is required. You will also explore how 'mujhko' functions in complex causative constructions and how it interacts with the ergative marker 'ne' in theoretical linguistics. Your mastery will allow you to use 'mujhko' to create specific rhetorical effects in your own writing and speeches.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'mujhko' and can appreciate its most subtle nuances in poetry and high-level prose. You can discuss the etymological development of the word from Sanskrit to Modern Hindi and its relationship with other Indo-Aryan languages. You can interpret the use of 'mujhko' in the works of great Hindi poets like Ghalib (in his Hindi/Urdu poetry) or Nirala, where the choice of 'mujhko' over 'mujhe' is a deliberate artistic decision. You are capable of using 'mujhko' in any context, from the most casual conversation to the most rigorous academic debate, with perfect grammatical accuracy and stylistic appropriateness. You can also explain the 'dative subject' phenomenon in Hindi to others, using 'mujhko' as a primary example of how the language conceptualizes the relationship between the individual and their experiences.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

मुझको en 30 secondes

Mujhko is the object form of 'I' (Main) in Hindi, meaning 'me' or 'to me'.
It is used for 'I' in sentences involving likes, needs, and feelings.
It is more formal and emphatic than the shorter version 'mujhe'.
It is never used as the subject for active verbs like 'eat' or 'walk'.

The Hindi word मुझको (mujhko) is a fundamental pronoun that serves as the first-person singular object. In the vast landscape of Hindi grammar, pronouns change their form when followed by a postposition. This process is known as the oblique case. The word मुझको is the combination of the oblique form of मैं (main, meaning 'I'), which is मुझ (mujh), and the postposition को (ko), which typically translates to 'to' or acts as a direct object marker. Understanding मुझको is essential because Hindi uses a 'dative subject' construction for many common expressions where English uses a nominative subject. For instance, instead of saying 'I like,' Hindi speakers say 'To me is pleasing.' This makes मुझको one of the most frequently used words in daily conversation, literature, and media. It is slightly more formal or emphatic than its contracted counterpart मुझे (mujhe). While both are interchangeable in most contexts, मुझको is often preferred in poetry, songs, and formal speeches to maintain a specific rhythm or to provide weight to the speaker's self-reference.

Grammatical Role: It functions as either the direct object (me) or the indirect object (to me) of a sentence.

क्या आप मुझको वह किताब दे सकते हैं? (Can you give that book to me?)

Register and Tone: It is used in standard Hindi (Manak Hindi) and is appropriate for all levels of formality, though it carries a slightly more deliberate tone than 'mujhe'.

उसने मुझको ही बुलाया। (He called only me / It was me specifically whom he called.)

Historical Context: The evolution of 'mujhko' stems from the Sanskrit 'mahyam' through Prakrit forms, eventually stabilizing in Modern Standard Hindi with the addition of the postposition 'ko'.

भगवान मुझको शक्ति दें। (May God give me strength.)

शिक्षक ने मुझको शाबाशी दी। (The teacher gave me praise.)

क्या तुम मुझको जानते हो? (Do you know me?)

In summary, मुझको is a versatile and essential pronoun that bridges the gap between simple object identification and complex psychological state descriptions. Whether you are asking for a glass of water or expressing deep love in a poem, मुझको provides the necessary grammatical structure to place yourself as the recipient or the object of an action.

Using मुझको correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's unique sentence structures, particularly the 'ko' constructions. Unlike English, where the subject usually performs the action, Hindi often uses मुझको when the speaker is experiencing a feeling, a physical sensation, or a need. For example, to say 'I want,' you use the construction 'To me is needed' (मुझको चाहिए). This shift in perspective is one of the biggest hurdles for English speakers. Furthermore, when मुझको is used with verbs like 'to like' (पसंद होना), 'to know' (मालूम होना), or 'to feel' (लगना), the verb does not agree with मुझको. Instead, the verb agrees with the object being liked or known. If you say 'I like apples,' the Hindi translation is मुझको सेब पसंद हैं. Here, 'pasand hain' is plural because 'seb' (apples) is plural, even though 'mujhko' is singular.

Direct Object Usage: When 'me' is the direct object of a transitive verb, 'mujhko' is used if the object is definite or human. For example: 'He saw me' translates to 'Usne mujhko dekha'.

राम ने मुझको बाज़ार में देखा। (Ram saw me in the market.)

Indirect Object Usage: When 'me' is the recipient of an action, such as giving or telling. For example: 'Tell me the truth' translates to 'Mujhko sach batao'.

मुझको आज बहुत काम है। (I have a lot of work today / To me today much work is.)

With Compulsion Verbs: When expressing that you 'have to' do something, 'mujhko' is paired with the infinitive verb + 'hai' or 'padta hai'. Example: 'I have to go' is 'Mujhko jaana hai'.

मुझको अब घर जाना पड़ेगा। (I will have to go home now.)

क्या मुझको यह दवा लेनी चाहिए? (Should I take this medicine?)

माँ ने मुझको खाना दिया। (Mother gave me food.)

In more advanced usage, मुझको can be used to express psychological states where the 'self' is the locus of an experience. For instance, मुझको गुस्सा आ रहा है (I am getting angry / Anger is coming to me). This construction highlights that the emotion is something that happens to the person, rather than something the person actively 'does'. This nuance is vital for achieving fluency and sounding like a native speaker. Always remember that मुझको is never used as the subject of a standard active verb like 'to eat' (khana) or 'to sleep' (sona) in the present or past tense; in those cases, you would use मैं (main) or मैंने (maine).

The word मुझको is ubiquitous in Hindi culture, appearing in everything from ancient poetry to modern pop songs. One of the most common places you will encounter it is in Bollywood music. Songwriters often prefer मुझको over मुझे because the extra syllable helps fit the meter of the music. Famous songs like 'Mujhko Pehchano' (Identify me) or 'Mujhko Yaad Sataye' (The memory haunts me) use this word to create a sense of longing and personal emphasis. In formal settings, such as a news broadcast or a political speech, मुझको is used to maintain a standard and respectful register. For example, a speaker might say, मुझको गर्व है (I am proud / To me there is pride), which sounds more dignified than the colloquial alternatives.

In Cinema and Music: Lyrics often use 'mujhko' to emphasize the emotional state of the protagonist. It sounds more poetic and rhythmic.

'मुझको अपने गले लगा लो' (Take me in your embrace) - A classic romantic line.

In Daily Requests: When asking for help or items in a shop, 'mujhko' is a polite way to indicate yourself as the recipient.

मुझको आपकी मदद की ज़रूरत है। (I need your help.)

In Literature: Classical Hindi literature uses 'mujhko' to denote the internal struggle or the passive reception of fate.

ईश्वर ने मुझको इस राह पर भेजा है। (God has sent me on this path.)

क्या मुझको वहां जाना चाहिए? (Should I go there?)

उसने मुझको एक राज़ बताया। (He told me a secret.)

In educational contexts, teachers use मुझको to explain the dative case to students. It is the textbook example of how a postposition changes a pronoun. When traveling in India, you will hear it at train stations ('Mujhko ticket chahiye'), in restaurants ('Mujhko pani dijiye'), and in homes. It is a word that transcends social classes, though its usage might vary in frequency compared to 'mujhe'. By mastering मुझको, you are not just learning a word; you are learning the mechanism of how Hindi speakers relate themselves to the world around them—often as recipients of experiences rather than just doers of deeds.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is using मैं (main) when they should use मुझको. Because English uses 'I' for both 'I want' and 'I go,' learners often say 'Main pasand karta hoon' (which is grammatically possible but less common) or 'Main chai chahiye' (which is completely wrong). The correct form is मुझको चाय चाहिए. Another common mistake involves verb agreement. As mentioned before, when मुझको is the logical subject, the verb does not agree with the person (me), but with the object. Learners often say 'Mujhko chai chahta hoon,' mixing the 'ko' construction with the active 'want' verb. This is a major red flag for native speakers.

Mistake 1: Subject Confusion: Using 'Main' instead of 'Mujhko' with verbs like 'chahiye' (need), 'pasand' (like), or 'maloom' (know).

Wrong: मैं यह पता है। (Main yeh pata hai.)
Right: मुझको यह पता है। (Mujhko yeh pata hai.)

Mistake 2: The 'Mere Ko' Trap: Using 'Mere ko' in formal writing or speaking. While common in street slang, it is considered uneducated or overly colloquial in many parts of India.

Wrong: मुझको जाता हूँ। (Mujhko jata hoon.)
Right: मैं जाता हूँ। (Main jata hoon.)

Mistake 3: Double Postpositions: Sometimes learners try to add another 'ko' or 'se' after 'mujhko'. Remember that 'mujhko' already contains the postposition 'ko'.

Wrong: मुझको को फल दो। (Mujhko ko phal do.)
Right: मुझको फल दो। (Mujhko phal do.)

Wrong: मुझको भूख लग रही हूँ। (Mujhko bhookh lag rahi hoon.)
Right: मुझको भूख लग रही है। (Mujhko bhookh lag rahi hai.)

शिक्षक ने मुझको नहीं देखा। (The teacher did not see me.)

Lastly, avoid using मुझको when you mean 'my' or 'mine'. For possession, you must use मेरा / मेरी / मेरे (mera / meri / mere). For example, 'My book' is मेरी किताब, not मुझको किताब. This is a common point of confusion because in some languages, the dative is used for possession. In Hindi, 'mujhko' possession usually implies 'I have (something) on me right now' or a more abstract 'I have (a fever/work)'. Understanding these distinctions will prevent you from making the most common 'foreigner' mistakes and help you speak more natural Hindi.

The most direct alternative to मुझको is मुझे (mujhe). These two are functionally identical in 99% of cases. मुझे is a contracted form that is much more common in fast-paced, everyday speech. While मुझको is two syllables and feels 'heavier,' मुझे is quick and efficient. However, there are other words that learners often confuse with मुझको because they also translate to 'me' in certain English contexts. For instance, मुझसे (mujhse) means 'from me' or 'with me,' and is used with verbs like 'to ask' (puchna) or 'to speak' (bolna). If you say 'Ask me,' you must use मुझसे पूछो, not मुझको पूछो.

Mujhko vs. Mujhe: Mujhko is emphatic and formal; Mujhe is standard and conversational. Use 'mujhko' when you want to emphasize the 'me' or when writing poetry.

क्या आपने मुझको पहचाना? (Did you recognize me? - Emphatic)
क्या आपने मुझे पहचाना? (Did you recognize me? - Neutral)

Mujhko vs. Mujhse: 'Mujhse' is used for 'from me', 'by me', or 'with me'. Example: 'Mujhse galti ho gayi' (A mistake was made by me).

उसने मुझको एक पत्र लिखा। (He wrote a letter to me.)
उसने मुझसे एक पत्र लिखवाया। (He made me write a letter / He had a letter written by me.)

Mujhko vs. Mere Liye: 'Mere liye' means 'for me'. While 'mujhko' can sometimes imply 'for me' in dative subjects, 'mere liye' is specifically for benefit. Example: 'Mere liye chai lao' (Bring tea for me).

यह उपहार मुझको मिला। (I received this gift.)
यह उपहार मेरे लिए है। (This gift is for me.)

मुझको वहां जाना है। (I have to go there.)

क्या मुझको कुछ कहना चाहिए? (Should I say something?)

Another word to consider is मुझमें (mujhmein), which means 'in me'. This is used for internal qualities or feelings. For example, मुझमें बहुत धैर्य है (There is much patience in me / I have much patience). While मुझको identifies you as the recipient of an experience, मुझमें identifies you as the container of a quality. Distinguishing between these postpositions is the key to moving from intermediate to advanced Hindi. Always pay attention to the postposition attached to the oblique form 'mujh', as it completely changes the meaning of the sentence.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The 'ko' postposition is thought to have evolved from the Sanskrit word 'krte' (for the sake of) or 'kaksa' (side/region), showing how spatial terms become grammatical markers.

Guide de prononciation

UK /mʊd͡ʒʱ.koː/

US /mʊd͡ʒʱ.koʊ/

The stress is slightly more on the first syllable 'mujh', but both syllables are clearly enunciated.

Rime avec

tujhko (to you) usko (to him/her) kisko (to whom) inko (to these) unko (to those) jisko (to whom - relative) sabko (to everyone) roko (stop)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'jh' as a simple 'j' without aspiration.
Pronouncing 'ko' as a short 'ko' instead of a long 'ko'.
Confusing the spelling with 'mujhe'.
Over-emphasizing the 'h' in 'mujh' so it sounds like two separate sounds.
Pronouncing 'mu' like 'moo' (too long).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize as it is a common word.

Écriture 3/5

Requires understanding of the oblique case and postpositions.

Expression orale 4/5

Difficult for beginners to remember to use it instead of 'Main'.

Écoute 2/5

Very common and easy to hear in speech.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

मैं (Main) को (Ko) चाहिए (Chahiye) पसंद (Pasand) है (Hai)

Apprends ensuite

तुझको (Tujhko) उसको (Usko) हमें (Hamein) आपको (Aapko) किताब (Kitab)

Avancé

मुझसे (Mujhse) मुझपर (Mujhpar) मुझमें (Mujhmein) मुझसा (Mujhsa) मुझतक (Mujhtak)

Grammaire à connaître

Oblique Case

मैं becomes मुझ before any postposition like को, से, में.

Dative Subject

Verbs like पसंद होना (to like) and चाहिए (to want) take the subject in the dative form (mujhko).

Verb Agreement in Dative Sentences

In 'मुझको सेब पसंद हैं', the verb 'हैं' agrees with 'सेब' (plural), not 'मुझको'.

Definite Object Marking

Human direct objects usually take 'ko'. Example: 'उसने मुझको देखा'.

Contraction

मुझको can be shortened to मुझे in almost all contexts.

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Exemples par niveau

मुझको पानी दो।

Give me water.

Simple imperative with 'do' (give).

मुझको यह चाहिए।

I want this.

Using 'chahiye' for wanting something.

क्या आप मुझको जानते हैं?

Do you know me?

Direct object in a question.

मुझको फल पसंद हैं।

I like fruits.

Dative subject with 'pasand'.

उसने मुझको देखा।

He saw me.

Past tense direct object.

मुझको एक पेन दीजिए।

Please give me a pen.

Polite request with 'dijiye'.

मुझको भूख लगी है।

I am hungry.

Physical sensation construction.

मुझको घर जाना है।

I have to go home.

Expressing necessity/intention.

मुझको हिंदी सीखना पसंद है।

I like learning Hindi.

Gerund as the object of 'pasand'.

क्या मुझको वहां जाना पड़ेगा?

Will I have to go there?

Future compulsion with 'padega'.

मुझको आज बहुत काम है।

I have a lot of work today.

Possession of abstract things (work).

उसने मुझको सच बताया।

He told me the truth.

Indirect object with 'batana'.

मुझको यह गाना अच्छा लगता है।

I like this song.

Using 'achha lagna' for liking.

मुझको कल बुखार था।

I had a fever yesterday.

Past tense physical state.

मुझको आपकी मदद चाहिए।

I need your help.

Requesting assistance.

माँ ने मुझको खाना खिलाया।

Mother fed me.

Causative verb object.

मुझको लगता है कि बारिश होगी।

I feel that it will rain.

Expressing an opinion with 'lagta hai'.

क्या आपने मुझको फोन किया था?

Had you called me?

Past perfect direct object.

मुझको इस बारे में कुछ नहीं पता।

I don't know anything about this.

Expressing lack of knowledge.

उसने मुझको अपनी पार्टी में बुलाया।

He invited me to his party.

Transitive verb with definite object.

मुझको तैरना नहीं आता।

I don't know how to swim.

Expressing ability/skill.

मुझको आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।

I was happy to meet you.

Expressing emotion upon an action.

मुझको यह फिल्म बोरिंग लगी।

I found this movie boring.

Subjective experience of a quality.

मुझको थोड़ा और समय चाहिए।

I need a little more time.

Requesting more of something.

मुझको अपनी गलतियों का एहसास है।

I am aware of my mistakes.

Abstract awareness.

क्या मुझको इस पद के लिए आवेदन करना चाहिए?

Should I apply for this position?

Seeking advice on a formal action.

मुझको उम्मीद है कि सब ठीक हो जाएगा।

I hope that everything will be fine.

Expressing hope.

उसने मुझको नीचा दिखाने की कोशिश की।

He tried to belittle me.

Idiomatic expression 'neecha dikhana'.

मुझको यह जानकर बहुत दुख हुआ।

I was very saddened to know this.

Emotional reaction to information.

मुझको अपनी मेहनत पर पूरा भरोसा है।

I have full confidence in my hard work.

Expressing confidence/trust.

मुझको इस शहर की भीड़ पसंद नहीं।

I don't like the crowd of this city.

Expressing a specific dislike.

क्या मुझको आपकी बातों पर विश्वास करना चाहिए?

Should I believe your words?

Questioning trust.

मुझको इस योजना में कई खामियां नज़र आ रही हैं।

I am seeing many flaws in this plan.

Formal observation.

मुझको अपनी संस्कृति पर गर्व है।

I am proud of my culture.

Formal expression of pride.

क्या मुझको इस विवाद में पड़ना चाहिए?

Should I get involved in this dispute?

Reflecting on involvement.

मुझको लगता है कि हमें अपनी रणनीति बदलनी होगी।

I feel that we will have to change our strategy.

Proposing a change in a formal context.

मुझको इस बात का गहरा अफसोस है।

I deeply regret this matter.

Formal expression of regret.

मुझको बचपन की यादें अक्सर सताती हैं।

Childhood memories often haunt me.

Literary/poetic expression.

मुझको सफलता के लिए कठिन परिश्रम करना होगा।

I will have to work hard for success.

Expressing long-term necessity.

मुझको आपकी ईमानदारी पर कोई संदेह नहीं है।

I have no doubt about your honesty.

Formal assurance.

मुझको अपनी नियति का स्वयं निर्माण करना है।

I have to create my own destiny.

Philosophical self-assertion.

मुझको इस ब्रह्मांड की विशालता का अनुभव हुआ।

I experienced the vastness of this universe.

Profound experiential statement.

क्या मुझको अपने सिद्धांतों से समझौता करना चाहिए?

Should I compromise on my principles?

Ethical reflection.

मुझको साहित्य के प्रति गहरा अनुराग है।

I have a deep affection for literature.

High-level vocabulary for 'love'.

मुझको इस घटना के पीछे कोई बड़ी साज़िश लगती है।

I suspect a major conspiracy behind this incident.

Expressing complex suspicion.

मुझको अपने अस्तित्व की सार्थकता सिद्ध करनी है।

I have to prove the meaningfulness of my existence.

Existential statement.

मुझको इस संगीत में एक अजीब सी शांति मिलती है।

I find a strange peace in this music.

Nuanced emotional experience.

मुझको समाज की कुरीतियों के विरुद्ध आवाज़ उठानी है।

I have to raise my voice against social evils.

Expressing social responsibility.

Collocations courantes

मुझको चाहिए

मुझको पसंद है

मुझको लगता है

मुझको मालूम है

मुझको जाना है

मुझको दो

मुझको देखो

मुझको बताओ

मुझको खुशी है

मुझको डर है

Phrases Courantes

मुझको क्या?

— What is it to me? / Why should I care?

वह जो भी करे, मुझको क्या?

मुझको भी

— Me too / To me as well.

मुझको भी आइसक्रीम चाहिए।

मुझको नहीं पता

— I don't know.

मुझको नहीं पता कि वह कहाँ है।

मुझको याद है

— I remember.

मुझको सब कुछ याद है।

मुझको यकीन है

— I am sure / I am certain.

मुझको यकीन है कि तुम जीतोगे।

मुझको माफ करो

— Forgive me.

कृपया मुझको माफ करो।

मुझको उम्मीद है

— I hope.

मुझको उम्मीद है कि आप आएंगे।

मुझको फर्क नहीं पड़ता

— It doesn't make a difference to me.

मुझको कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता।

मुझको प्यास लगी है

— I am thirsty.

मुझको बहुत प्यास लगी है।

मुझको नींद आ रही है

— I am feeling sleepy.

मुझको अब नींद आ रही है।

Souvent confondu avec

मुझको vs मैं (Main)

Main is the subject (I), while Mujhko is the object (Me).

मुझको vs मेरा (Mera)

Mera is possessive (My), while Mujhko is dative/accusative (To me/Me).

मुझको vs मुझसे (Mujhse)

Mujhse means 'from me' or 'with me', while Mujhko means 'to me' or 'me'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"मुझको अपनी आँखों पर विश्वास नहीं हुआ"

— I couldn't believe my eyes. Used when seeing something shocking.

उसका नया घर देखकर मुझको अपनी आँखों पर विश्वास नहीं हुआ।

Common

"मुझको चने चबवाना"

— To make someone work very hard or face great difficulty. (Literally: to make me chew chickpeas).

इस काम ने मुझको चने चबवा दिए।

Informal

"मुझको आसमान पर चढ़ाना"

— To praise someone excessively. (Literally: to put me on the sky).

उसकी तारीफों ने मुझको आसमान पर चढ़ा दिया।

Informal

"मुझको नीचा दिखाना"

— To humiliate or belittle someone.

वह हमेशा मुझको नीचा दिखाने की कोशिश करता है।

Common

"मुझको चक्कर आ रहे हैं"

— I am feeling dizzy.

धूप की वजह से मुझको चक्कर आ रहे हैं।

Common

"मुझको हवा नहीं लगी"

— I had no clue about it. (Literally: the wind didn't touch me).

इस बात की मुझको हवा भी नहीं लगी।

Slang

"मुझको काटो तो खून नहीं"

— To be stunned or speechless with fear or shock. (Literally: if you cut me, no blood would come).

उसकी बात सुनकर मुझको काटो तो खून नहीं।

Literary

"मुझको दाल में कुछ काला लग रहा है"

— I suspect something is wrong. (Literally: something is black in the lentils).

उसकी बातों से मुझको दाल में कुछ काला लग रहा है।

Common

"मुझको अपने पैरों पर खड़ा होना है"

— I want to be independent.

मुझको जल्द ही अपने पैरों पर खड़ा होना है।

Common

"मुझको आग बबूला करना"

— To make someone extremely angry.

तुम्हारी बदतमीजी ने मुझको आग बबूला कर दिया।

Informal

Facile à confondre

मुझको vs मुझे

They mean the same thing.

Mujhe is a contraction of Mujhko. Mujhko is more formal or emphatic.

मुझे पानी दो / मुझको पानी दो।

मुझको vs मेरे को

Used in slang to mean 'mujhko'.

Mere ko is grammatically incorrect in standard Hindi; Mujhko is correct.

मुझको जाना है (Correct) / मेरे को जाना है (Slang).

मुझको vs मुझ

It is the base of 'mujhko'.

Mujh cannot stand alone; it needs a postposition like 'ko', 'se', or 'mein'.

मुझको देखो।

मुझको vs मुझसा

Sounds similar.

Mujhsa means 'like me'.

कोई मुझसा नहीं है।

मुझको vs मुझतक

Sounds similar.

Mujhtak means 'up to me'.

खबर मुझतक पहुँची।

Structures de phrases

मुझको [Noun] चाहिए।

मुझको चाय चाहिए।

मुझको [Noun] दो।

मुझको किताब दो।

मुझको [Noun] पसंद है।

मुझको आम पसंद है।

मुझको [Verb-na] है।

मुझको पढ़ना है।

मुझको लगता है कि [Sentence]。

मुझको लगता है कि वह सच बोल रहा है।

मुझको [Noun] आता/आती है।

मुझको हिंदी आती है।

मुझको [Noun] का एहसास है।

मुझको अपनी ज़िम्मेदारी का एहसास है।

मुझको [Noun] पर गर्व है।

मुझको अपनी टीम पर गर्व है।

Famille de mots

Apparenté

मैं (I)

मेरा (My)

मुझसे (From me)

मुझमें (In me)

मुझपर (On me)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Extremely high in both spoken and written Hindi.

Erreurs courantes

Main chai chahiye. → Mujhko chai chahiye.
The verb 'chahiye' requires the dative subject 'mujhko'.
Mujhko jata hoon. → Main jata hoon.
Active verbs like 'jana' (to go) take the nominative subject 'main'.
Mujhko seb pasand hai. (when talking about multiple apples) → Mujhko seb पसंद हैं (pasand hain).
The verb must agree with the plural object 'seb'.
Mere ko batao. → Mujhko batao.
'Mere ko' is slang; 'mujhko' is the correct standard form.
Usne mujhko ko bulaya. → Usne mujhko bulaya.
Do not repeat the postposition 'ko'. 'Mujhko' already includes it.

Astuces

Dative Subject Rule

Always use 'mujhko' with 'chahiye', 'pasand', 'maloom', and 'lagta hai'. This is the most important rule for beginners.

Aspirated 'jh'

Make sure to breathe out slightly when saying the 'jh' in 'mujhko'. It's not a simple 'j' sound.

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'mujhko' in formal speeches or writing to sound more deliberate and clear.

Contraction

Learn 'mujhe' as well, as you will hear it more often in daily life than 'mujhko'.

Empathy

Using 'mujhko' for feelings (e.g., 'mujhko dukh hai') shows that you understand the Hindi way of expressing internal states.

Poetic Meter

If you are writing a poem or a song in Hindi, 'mujhko' is great for adding an extra syllable to your line.

Identify the Object

When you hear 'mujhko', look for the verb at the end of the sentence to understand what is happening to the speaker.

Avoid 'Mere Ko'

Even if you hear 'mere ko' in movies, try to stick to 'mujhko' to build a strong grammatical foundation.

The 'To Me' Trick

Whenever you can translate a sentence as 'To me...', use 'mujhko' in Hindi.

Bollywood Connection

Listen to the song 'Mujhko Pehchano' to hear the word used in a very famous and emphatic way.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Mujh' as 'Me' and 'Ko' as 'to'. Mujh-ko = Me-to (To me).

Association visuelle

Imagine a gift box with a tag that says 'To: Me'. In Hindi, that tag would say 'मुझको'.

Word Web

Main Mujhe Mujhko Mera Mujhse Mujhpar Mujh-mein Mujh-tak

Défi

Try to use 'mujhko' in five different sentences today: one for something you want, one for something you like, one for a feeling, one for a physical state, and one for a request.

Origine du mot

Derived from Old Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit) pronouns. The base 'mujh' comes from the Sanskrit oblique forms of 'asmad' (we/I).

Sens originel : The combination of the first-person singular oblique base and the object marker 'ko'.

Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan > Hindi-Urdu

Contexte culturel

There are no specific sensitivities, but using 'mere ko' instead of 'mujhko' can sometimes be perceived as less educated in very formal circles.

English speakers often struggle with 'mujhko' because they want to use 'I' (Main). Remember that 'I like' and 'I want' are always 'mujhko' in Hindi.

Song: 'Mujhko Pehchano Main Hoon Don' from the movie Don. Song: 'Mujhko Barsaat Bana Lo' from the movie Junooniyat. Poem: 'Mujhko Naye Saanche Mein Dhaalo' by various poets.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Ordering Food

मुझको मेनू दीजिए।
मुझको तीखा खाना पसंद नहीं है।
मुझको बिल चाहिए।
मुझको पानी ला दो।

At the Doctor

मुझको दर्द हो रहा है।
मुझको कल से बुखार है।
मुझको दवा चाहिए।
मुझको चक्कर आ रहे हैं।

Socializing

मुझको आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
मुझको भी पार्टी में आना है।
मुझको आपकी बात समझ नहीं आई।
मुझको घर जाना है।

Shopping

मुझको यह शर्ट पसंद है।
मुझको इसका दाम बताओ।
मुझको नीला रंग चाहिए।
मुझको थैला दीजिए।

Work/Office

मुझको आज छुट्टी चाहिए।
मुझको यह काम पूरा करना है।
मुझको ईमेल मिल गया।
मुझको आपकी सलाह चाहिए।

Amorces de conversation

"मुझको लगता है कि आज मौसम बहुत अच्छा है, आपका क्या ख्याल है?"

"मुझको भारतीय खाना बहुत पसंद है, आपको क्या पसंद है?"

"मुझको हिंदी सीखने में बहुत मज़ा आ रहा है, क्या आप मेरी मदद करेंगे?"

"मुझको पुरानी फिल्में देखना अच्छा लगता है, क्या आपने 'शोले' देखी है?"

"मुझको इस शहर के बारे में और जानना है, आप कहाँ से हैं?"

Sujets d'écriture

आज मुझको क्या-क्या काम करने हैं? एक सूची बनाइए।

मुझको अपनी ज़िंदगी में सबसे ज़्यादा क्या पसंद है और क्यों?

मुझको कल कैसा महसूस हो रहा था? विस्तार से लिखिए।

मुझको भविष्य में क्या बनना है? अपने सपनों के बारे में लिखिए।

मुझको कौन सी जगहें घूमना पसंद है? अपनी पसंदीदा जगह का वर्णन कीजिए।

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Yes, they are grammatically identical in function. 'Mujhe' is simply a shorter, more common version of 'mujhko'. You can use either, but 'mujhko' is often used for emphasis or in poetry.

Use 'main' when you are the active subject of a verb (e.g., 'Main khata hoon' - I eat). Use 'mujhko' when you are the object or when using verbs like 'chahiye' (want) or 'pasand' (like).

Technically, no. While you will hear it frequently in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, it is considered slang and is grammatically incorrect in standard Hindi. Always use 'mujhko' or 'mujhe' in formal settings.

No, 'mujhko' remains the same whether the speaker is male or female. However, the verb in the sentence might change based on the gender of the object being discussed.

No, 'mujhko' means 'me' or 'to me'. For 'my', you must use 'mera', 'meri', or 'mere'.

Both are used, but 'mujhko lagta hai' (it seems to me) is very common for expressing opinions. It sounds slightly more subjective and natural in many contexts.

You would say 'Usne mujhko yeh diya'. Here 'mujhko' is the indirect object.

Yes, for example: 'Mujhko kal bukhar tha' (I had a fever yesterday). But remember, with active past tense verbs, you use 'maine' (e.g., 'Maine khana khaya').

No, 'mujhko' already contains the postposition 'ko'. You cannot combine 'mujh' with both 'ne' and 'ko' at the same time.

The plural is 'humko' or 'hamein', which means 'to us' or 'us'.

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