संज्ञाओं को बदलने के लिए 'one' और 'ones' का उपयोग करना
substitution, conciseness, और natural flow याद रखो।
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'one' (singular) and 'ones' (plural) to replace a previously mentioned countable noun to avoid repetitive and clunky sentences.
- Use 'one' for singular countable nouns: 'I like that car, the red one.'
- Use 'ones' for plural countable nouns: 'Which shoes? The black ones.'
- Never use 'one/ones' for uncountable nouns like water, advice, or luggage.
Overview
one और ones की भूमिका महत्वपूर्ण हो जाती है।I like the blue one.one और ones का उपयोग केवल सरल वाक्यों तक सीमित नहीं है। यह जटिल तुलनाओं, विशिष्ट चयन (selection), और साहित्यिक लेखन में सामंजस्य (cohesion) बिठाने का एक शक्तिशाली उपकरण है। यह 'anaphoric reference' (पिछली बात का संदर्भ देना) और 'ellipsis' (शब्दों का लोप) के सिद्धांतों पर आधारित है। इस अध्याय में, हम इन शब्दों के सूक्ष्म अंतरों, उनके गठन के नियमों और उन सामान्य गलतियों पर चर्चा करेंगे जो अक्सर हिंदी भाषी छात्र करते हैं।one और ones का बुनियादी कार्य गणनीय संज्ञाओं (count nouns) को प्रतिस्थापित करना है। इनका उपयोग अनगिनत संज्ञाओं (uncountable nouns) के साथ कभी नहीं किया जाता।one का प्रयोग एकवचन गणनीय संज्ञा (singular count noun) के लिए होता है, जबकि ones का प्रयोग बहुवचन गणनीय संज्ञा (plural count noun) के लिए किया जाता है।This pen is broken. I need a new one.(यहाँone=pen)These shoes are old. I need some new ones.(यहाँones=shoes)
one का कोई सीधा शब्द-दर-शब्द अनुवाद नहीं है, लेकिन हमारी संरचना काफी मिलती-जुलती है।The red one | लाल वाला / वाली | I want the red one. (मुझे लाल वाला चाहिए) |The small ones | छोटे वाले / वाली | Take the small ones. (छोटे वाले ले लो) |A cheap one | कोई सस्ता सा | I need a cheap one. (मुझे कोई सस्ता सा चाहिए) |A/an + one: यह किसी वर्ग की किसी भी सामान्य वस्तु को दर्शाता है। जैसे:If you need a laptop, I can lend you one.(कोई भी एक लैपटॉप)।The + one/ones: यह किसी विशिष्ट वस्तु या समूह को दर्शाता है जिसकी पहचान पहले ही हो चुकी है। जैसे:Which car is yours? The black one.(वही विशिष्ट काली कार)।
it उस विशिष्ट वस्तु (unique instance) को दर्शाता है जिसकी बात हो रही है, जबकि one उसी प्रकार की किसी वस्तु (a member of a class) को दर्शाता है।I lost my umbrella. I must find it.(वही विशिष्ट छाता जो खो गया है)।I lost my umbrella. I must buy a new one.(कोई भी नया छाता, जो पुराने जैसा हो)।
one और ones का प्रयोग आमतौर पर विशेषण (adjectives), निर्देशकों (determiners) और अनुच्छेदों (articles) के साथ किया जाता है। इसके मुख्य पैटर्न निम्नलिखित हैं:- Pattern:
a/an + (adjective) + one - Example:
I am looking for a job, preferably a challenging one. - Hindi Context: «मैं नौकरी ढूंढ रहा हूँ, अधिमानतः एक चुनौतीपूर्ण वाली।»
- Pattern:
the + (adjective) + one - Example:
Of all the movies I watched, the last one was the best. - Hindi Context: «जितनी भी फ़िल्में मैंने देखीं, आखिरी वाली सबसे अच्छी थी।»
a/an का प्रयोग नहीं होता, इसलिए ones अकेला या विशेषण के साथ आता है।- Pattern:
(adjectives) + ones/some + ones - Example:
Don't buy those apples; get some ripe ones. - Hindi Context: «वे सेब मत खरीदो; कुछ पके हुए वाले ले लो।»
- Pattern:
the + (adjective) + ones - Example:
The students who passed are the hardworking ones. - Hindi Context: «जो छात्र पास हुए, वे मेहनती वाले हैं।»
this one,that one,these ones,those ones.- *नोट:* आधुनिक अंग्रेजी में
these onesऔरthose onesकी तुलना में केवलtheseऔरthoseका प्रयोग अधिक प्रचलित है, लेकिनonesका प्रयोग गलत नहीं माना जाता।
one/ones का उपयोग करना चाहिए:My current house is small, but I am moving to a larger one.- यहाँ
larger houseकहने के बजायlarger oneकहना अधिक स्वाभाविक और पेशेवर लगता है।
There are many candidates for the post. Which one do you recommend?- क्रिकेट की कमेंट्री में आपने सुना होगा:
That was a brilliant shot, the best one of the innings!
I don't like the red dress. I prefer the blue one.- यहाँ केवल
I prefer the blueकहना अधूरा लग सकता है (सिवाय इसके कि आप रंग की ही बात कर रहे हों)।
Which one is your bag?(तुम्हारा बैग कौन सा वाला है?)Which ones are the most expensive?(सबसे महंगे वाले कौन से हैं?)
one का प्रयोग कभी-कभी 'किसी भी व्यक्ति' (anyone/people in general) के लिए भी होता है।One must be careful what one says in public.- हालाँकि यह संज्ञा प्रतिस्थापन से थोड़ा अलग है, लेकिन यह
oneके उन्नत उपयोग का हिस्सा है।
water अनगिनत (uncountable) है।- गलत:
I want some cold water. Give me a cold one. - सही:
I want some cold water. Give me some cold water.(याGive me some.) - अपवाद: यदि आप 'बियर' या 'कोल्ड ड्रिंक' की बोतल/कैन की बात कर रहे हैं, तो अनौपचारिक रूप से
a cold oneकहा जा सकता है, क्योंकि वहाँ संदर्भ 'एक बोतल' का है।
- गलत:
I found a wallet. I will keep one.(इसका मतलब होगा कि आपने कोई भी एक बटुआ रख लिया, वह नहीं जो आपको मिला)। - सही:
I found a wallet. I will keep it.(वही विशिष्ट बटुआ)।
- गलत:
I like these mangoes. I want these one. - सही:
I like these mangoes. I want these ones.(या सिर्फI want these.)
- गलत:
I need some new books. I want a ones about history. - सही:
I need some new books. I want ones about history.(बहुवचन के साथaनहीं आता)।
my one कहना अक्सर अनावश्यक होता है।- अजीब:
Your car is fast, but my one is faster. - बेहतर:
Your car is fast, but mine is faster. - *नोट:*
my oneका प्रयोग तब किया जा सकता है जब आप कई वस्तुओं में से अपनी वाली चुन रहे हों, लेकिनmineअधिक मानक है।
one/ones और अन्य मिलते-जुलते शब्दों के बीच का अंतर स्पष्ट किया गया है:One / Ones | It / They | Some / Any |I need a pen. Do you have one? | I have your pen. I'll return it. | I need pens. Do you have any? |The one बनाम That (औपचारिक संदर्भ में):that का प्रयोग the one के विकल्प के रूप में होता है, विशेषकर निर्जीव वस्तुओं के लिए।The population of Delhi is greater than that of Mumbai.(यहाँthat=the population)The climate here is like the one in Shimla.(यहाँthe one=the climate- हालाँकि यहाँthatअधिक औपचारिक माना जाता है)।
He is the one who helped me. (वही वह व्यक्ति है जिसने मेरी मदद की)। या The little ones are playing in the park. (यहाँ little ones का अर्थ बच्चे हैं)।one का उद्देश्य ही संज्ञा को हटाना है। The red one car कहना गलत है। आपको या तो The red car कहना चाहिए या The red one।these अपने आप में पर्याप्त है। I like these ones के बजाय I like these अधिक संक्षिप्त और प्रभावशाली लगता है।a piece of advice कह सकते हैं, लेकिन a good one (सलाह के संदर्भ में) गलत होगा। आपको कहना होगा: That was a good piece of advice.one और ones का सही उपयोग आपके अंग्रेजी बोलने के स्तर को 'Basic' से 'Advanced' पर ले जाता है। यह आपको बार-बार एक ही शब्द बोलने की मजबूरी से बचाता है और आपकी बातचीत को एक सहज प्रवाह देता है। याद रखें, जब भी आप हिंदी में «वाला» या «वाली» बोलने का सोचें, तो अंग्रेजी में one या ones का उपयोग करने का प्रयास करें!Substitution Patterns
| Noun Type | Singular Form | Plural Form | Example |
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Countable Noun
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one
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ones
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The red one / The red ones
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Uncountable Noun
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N/A (Repeat noun)
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N/A
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Cold water / Hot water
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After 'Which'
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Which one?
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Which ones?
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Which one do you want?
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After 'This/That'
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This one / That one
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These ones / Those ones
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I'll take this one.
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After Adjectives
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The big one
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The big ones
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I need a bigger one.
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After 'Each'
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Each one
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N/A
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Each one is unique.
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Meanings
The words 'one' and 'ones' function as substitute pronouns. They allow a speaker to refer back to a countable noun mentioned earlier in the discourse without repeating the noun itself, provided the context makes the identity of the object clear.
Singular Substitution
Replacing a singular countable noun after an adjective or determiner.
“This laptop is faster than my old one.”
“I don't want the small box; I want the big one.”
Plural Substitution
Replacing a plural countable noun to distinguish between groups.
“The new regulations are stricter than the previous ones.”
“I prefer the green apples to the red ones.”
Generic 'One'
Using 'one' as a formal third-person singular pronoun to refer to people in general.
“One must always be careful when crossing the street.”
“One never knows what the future holds.”
Reference Table
| इस्तेमाल का प्रकार | उदाहरण (Singular) | उदाहरण (Plural) | स्पष्टीकरण |
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सामान्य (Indefinite)
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I need a phone. I want a new one.
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These shoes are old. I need new ones.
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किसी भी आम चीज़ की जगह इस्तेमाल होता है।
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खास (Definite)
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This is the car. The blue one.
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Which books are yours? The ones on the table.
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किसी पहचानी हुई खास चीज़ के लिए।
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विशेषण (Adjectives) के साथ
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I prefer a quiet spot. A cozy one.
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I like fresh berries. The ripe ones.
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जब कई विकल्पों में से किसी एक को चुनना हो।
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तुलना (Comparisons) में
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This movie is better than the last one.
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The older cars are cheaper than the new ones.
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एक ही तरह की दो चीज़ों की तुलना के लिए।
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After 'the other'
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I finished one task; now for the other one.
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Some studies are positive; the other ones are negative.
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बची हुई चीज़ों की ओर इशारा करने के लिए।
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औपचारिकता का स्तर
Of the available options, the former one is preferable. (Decision making)
I think the first one is better. (Decision making)
I'll go with the first one. (Decision making)
That first one's the winner. (Decision making)
'One' और 'Ones' के अलग-अलग इस्तेमाल
एकवचन (Singular)
- a new car a new one
- the red book the red one
बहुवचन (Plural)
- comfortable shoes comfortable ones
- the old files the old ones
काम
- दोहराव से बचना Makes sentences flow
- तुलना करना Highlights differences
'One/Ones' बनाम संज्ञा को दोहराना
'One' चुनें या 'Ones'?
क्या आपको किसी NOUN को बदलना है?
क्या संज्ञा एकवचन (SINGULAR) है?
क्या संज्ञा बहुवचन (PLURAL) है?
रोज़ाना की बातचीत में 'One/Ones'
शॉपिंग
- • Which shirt is the cheaper one?
- • I need new trainers, the comfy ones.
तुलना
- • This movie is better than the last one.
- • The local restaurants are better than the chain ones.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
I have a red pen and a blue one.
I have a red pen and a blue one.
Which one is your bag?
Which one is your bag?
I like the small ones.
I like the small ones.
This cup is dirty. Can I have a clean one?
This cup is dirty. Can I have a clean one?
These shoes are too big. Do you have smaller ones?
These shoes are too big. Do you have smaller ones?
I don't like this movie. Let's watch a funny one.
I don't like this movie. Let's watch a funny one.
My car is the white one over there.
My car is the white one over there.
There are two cakes. Which one do you want?
There are two cakes. Which one do you want?
If you need a map, I can lend you one.
If you need a map, I can lend you one.
The hotel was okay, but the one we stayed in last year was better.
The hotel was okay, but the one we stayed in last year was better.
I've lost my keys. I'll have to get some new ones made.
I've lost my keys. I'll have to get some new ones made.
I don't want to buy a cheap laptop; I'd rather save for a good one.
I don't want to buy a cheap laptop; I'd rather save for a good one.
The problems we face today are more complex than the ones our parents faced.
The problems we face today are more complex than the ones our parents faced.
I've tried several methods, but this one seems the most effective.
I've tried several methods, but this one seems the most effective.
Of all the candidates, she is the one most likely to succeed.
Of all the candidates, she is the one most likely to succeed.
We need to replace these old monitors with high-resolution ones.
We need to replace these old monitors with high-resolution ones.
The transition from a traditional economy to a digital one is fraught with challenges.
The transition from a traditional economy to a digital one is fraught with challenges.
His later novels are far more introspective than his early ones.
His later novels are far more introspective than his early ones.
One should always consider the ethical implications of one's research.
One should always consider the ethical implications of one's research.
The criteria for selection were quite rigorous, especially the ones pertaining to experience.
The criteria for selection were quite rigorous, especially the ones pertaining to experience.
The dichotomy between the perceived reality and the actual one is a central theme in the play.
The dichotomy between the perceived reality and the actual one is a central theme in the play.
While some critics praised the performance, the more discerning ones found it lacking in nuance.
While some critics praised the performance, the more discerning ones found it lacking in nuance.
The architectural styles of the northern provinces differ significantly from the ones found in the south.
The architectural styles of the northern provinces differ significantly from the ones found in the south.
Should you require a replacement, we can dispatch a refurbished one immediately.
Should you require a replacement, we can dispatch a refurbished one immediately.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners use 'one' when they mean a specific, identical object.
Using 'one' for uncountable nouns.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
I like the blue.
I like the blue one.
I have two ones.
I have two.
This is my one.
This is mine.
The advice he gave was a good one.
The advice he gave was good.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
I don't like the ___, I prefer the ___ one.
Of all the ___, the ___ ones are the most ___.
Real World Usage
Do you have this shirt in a larger one?
My previous role was similar to this one.
I'll have the spicy one, please.
Is the light a blinking one or a steady one?
This theory is more robust than the previous one.
The old version was better than the new one.
इसे एक 'शॉर्टकट' की तरह समझो
I have a red car and a blue one.
एकवचन और बहुवचन का मेल
These are the ones I like.
Articles का सही तालमेल
I need a new one.
नेचुरल फ्लो
Which one do you want?
Adjectives के साथ कमाल
The most expensive one.
Smart Tips
Check if the noun is countable. If it is, swap the second mention for 'one' or 'ones'.
In spoken English, adding 'one' makes your pointing more specific and natural.
Stop! Use 'mine' or 'yours' unless you have an adjective in the middle.
Ensure you stay consistent. If you start with 'one', you must use 'one's' for possession, not 'his' or 'their'.
उच्चारण
The Schwa in 'One'
In rapid speech, 'one' is often unstressed and the vowel reduces slightly, though it usually retains its /wʌn/ sound.
Stress on Adjectives
When using 'the [Adjective] one', the stress usually falls on the adjective, not on 'one'.
Contrastive Stress
I don't want the BLUE one, I want the RED one.
Emphasizing the difference between two choices.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Countable? Use One/Ones. Uncountable? Leave it alone!
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a shelf of identical jars. You point to 'the blue one' or 'the small ones'. If you try to point to 'one' water, the water slips through your fingers because you can't count it.
Rhyme
If you've said the noun before, use 'one' to open the door.
Story
A shopper enters a store and asks for 'the hat'. The clerk shows ten hats. The shopper says, 'Not that one, the red one!' The clerk then shows shoes. The shopper says, 'Not those ones, the leather ones!'
Word Web
चैलेंज
Look around your room. Find three pairs of similar objects (e.g., two books, two pens). Describe which 'one' you prefer for each pair using an adjective.
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
British speakers are slightly more likely to use 'one' as a generic pronoun (e.g., 'One does try one's best') in formal contexts compared to Americans.
In the US, 'these ones' and 'those ones' are very common in casual speech, though teachers often correct them to just 'these' or 'those'.
Derived from the Old English 'ān', meaning 'one' (the number).
बातचीत की शुरुआत
If you could trade your current phone for a newer one, which one would you choose?
When buying clothes, do you prefer cheap ones that you can replace often, or expensive ones that last?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
I have two bags, but I prefer the black ___.
इनमें से कौन सा वाक्य सही है?
Find and fix the mistake:
My phone is broken. I need a new ones.
Score: /3
अभ्यास प्रश्न
8 exercisesI don't like these shoes. I prefer the leather ___.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
This is my one book.
I have a red car and a blue car.
1. Apples, 2. Water, 3. Laptop
A: Which tie should I wear? B: Wear the ___.
You can use 'one' to replace the word 'information'.
1. Red car, 2. Cold milk, 3. Big houses, 4. My pen
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesThis coffee machine makes good espresso. Do you have a smaller ___ for home?
The company released several new products. The most innovative ___ quickly sold out.
If you're looking for a challenging project, the research proposal is definitely the ___.
My old car was reliable, but the new ones is much faster.
The small dogs are cute, but I prefer the big one.
Among the various solutions, the most practical ones seemed to be neglected.
इनमें से कौन सा वाक्य सही है?
सही विकल्प चुनें:
अनुवाद करें: 'ये चश्मा नया है, लेकिन पुराना वाला ज़्यादा आरामदायक था।'
अनुवाद करें: 'उसके पास दो बिल्लियाँ हैं, और सफेद वाली सबसे चंचल है।'
इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:
एक सही वाक्य बनाएं:
सही जोड़ी मिलाएं:
Score: /13
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Yes, you can use 'one' to refer to people, especially when distinguishing between them. For example: 'She is the one in the red dress.'
In formal writing, it is better to just use 'these'. However, 'these ones' is very common in spoken English and is generally accepted in casual contexts.
English uses possessive pronouns like `mine`, `yours`, and `hers` for this purpose. You only use `one` after a possessive if there is an adjective: 'my blue one'.
No. For uncountable nouns like `water`, `advice`, or `happiness`, you must repeat the noun or use a word like `some` or `any`.
`It` refers to the exact same object mentioned before. `One` refers to a different object of the same type.
You can often omit 'one' after superlatives (e.g., 'This is the best') or after 'this/that' if the meaning is clear.
Yes, both as a substitute word to avoid repetition and as a formal generic pronoun meaning 'a person'.
Yes, for example: 'The ones who finished early can leave.'
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In Other Languages
el/la + adjective
Spanish does not need a substitute word like 'one'.
celui/celle
French pronouns change based on gender, whereas 'one' is gender-neutral.
der/die/das + adjective ending
German relies on case and gender endings rather than a substitute noun.
no (の)
Japanese 'no' is very similar in function to English 'one'.
al- + adjective
Arabic lacks a direct equivalent to the 'prop-word' one.
de (的)
Like Japanese, Chinese uses a particle rather than a pronoun.
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