Hindi Dative Subjects: Using 'ko' with Feelings & Duties
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
In Hindi, feelings and obligations don't happen to you; they happen 'to' you using the particle 'ko'.
- Use 'ko' after the person experiencing the feeling: 'Mujhe bhookh lagi hai' (I am hungry).
- The verb agrees with the object, not the person: 'Mujhe seb pasand hai' (I like the apple).
- For obligations, use 'ko' + infinitive + 'padna': 'Mujhe jana padega' (I have to go).
Overview
In Hindi, the grammatical expression of internal states, obligations, and perceptions differs fundamentally from English. While English typically places the individual as the active agent (e.g., "I have a headache"), Hindi often frames the individual as a passive experiencer—the location or recipient of a state. This is achieved through the dative subject construction, where the logical subject is marked with the postposition को (ko).
For C1 learners, mastering this isn't just about learning set phrases like मुझे पसंद है (mujhe pasand hai); it's about internalizing a core grammatical perspective that governs a vast range of expressions concerning feelings, duties, and cognition.
This structure primarily combines the dative experiencer with a gerund (the -ना -nā form of a verb acting as a noun) to express obligation or necessity. The sentence मुझे जाना है (mujhe jānā hai) does not mean "I have to go" in a literal agentive sense. Instead, it translates more structurally as "To me, going is." This conceptual shift is crucial for moving beyond textbook Hindi and into a more natural, nuanced mode of expression.
It reflects a worldview where duties and feelings are external forces that act upon an individual, rather than things an individual actively possesses or controls.
Conjugation Table
| Nominative Pronoun | Dative Form (+ को) | Contraction (Common) | English Translation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | ||
मैं (I) |
मुझ को (mujh ko) |
मुझे (mujhe) |
To me | ||
तू (You - intimate) |
तुझ को (tujh ko) |
तुझे (tujhe) |
To you | ||
तुम (You - informal) |
तुम को (tum ko) |
तुम्हें (tumhein) |
To you | ||
आप (You - formal) |
आप को (āp ko) |
आपको (āpko) |
To you | ||
यह (He/She/It - proximate) |
इस को (is ko) |
इसे (ise) |
To him/her/it | ||
वह (He/She/It - distal) |
उस को (us ko) |
उसे (use) |
To him/her/it | ||
हम (We) |
हम को (ham ko) |
हमें (hamein) |
To us | ||
ये (They - proximate) |
इन को (in ko) |
इन्हें (inhein) |
To them | ||
वे (They - distal) |
उन को (un ko) |
उन्हें (unhein) |
To them | ||
कौन (Who) |
किस को (kis ko) |
किसे (kise) |
To whom |
How This Grammar Works
मुझे काम करना है (mujhe kām karnā hai, "I have to work"), the person मुझे (mujhe) is the one experiencing the obligation, but they are not the grammatical subject. The true grammatical subject is the verbal noun, or gerund: काम करना (kām karnā, "the doing of work").है, था, होगा, etc.) agrees in gender and number with the grammatical subject (the gerund or object), not the experiencer. Since gerunds ending in -ना (-nā) are treated as masculine singular nouns, the verb is almost always masculine singular when expressing an obligation to perform an action.उसे जाना था।(use jānā thā) - He/She had to go. (थाagrees withजाना, which is m. sg.)हमें बोलना होगा।(hamein bolnā hogā) - We will have to speak. (होगाagrees withबोलना, which is m. sg.)
चाहिए (chāhie, want/need) or a feeling like पसंद (pasand, like), the verb or predicate agrees with that object. This is because the object is the true grammatical subject.मुझे एक किताब चाहिए।(mujhe ek kitāb chāhie) - I want a book. (चाहिएis invariable but the logic holds).बच्चों को चाय पसंद नहीं थी।(bachchon ko chāy pasand nahī̃ thī) - The children did not like tea. (थीis feminine singular to agree withचायchāy, f.)
Formation Pattern
को) + [Object (optional)] + Gerund (-ना form) + Auxiliary Verb (होना)
को (ko).
खिलाड़ी (player) → खिलाड़ी को (khilāṛī ko)
-ना (-nā), -नी (-nī), or -ने (-ne) depending on the object it governs. If there is no object, it is -ना (-nā).
खेलना (khelnā, to play)
पढ़ाई करनी (paṛhāī karnī, to do studies, पढ़ाई is f.)
होना (honā) to indicate tense. This verb must agree with the gerund/object.
...खेलना है (...khelnā hai, has to play)
...पढ़ाई करनी थी (...paṛhāī karnī thī, had to study)
मुझे (mujhe)
जाना (jānā)
है (hai)
मुझे कल जाना है। (mujhe kal jānā hai)
छात्रों को (chātron ko)
एक निबंध लिखना (ek nibandh likhnā) (निबंध is m.)
था (thā)
छात्रों को एक निबंध लिखना था। (chātron ko ek nibandh likhnā thā)
When To Use It
- Necessity and Obligation (
...-ना है/होगा): This is the most common use. It covers everything from simple plans to serious duties. The tone is neutral—it simply states that something must be done. मुझे शाम को सब्ज़ियाँ ख़रीदनी हैं।(mujhe shām ko sabziyā̃ kharīdnī haĩ) - I have to buy vegetables this evening. (हैंagrees withसब्ज़ियाँ, f. pl.)आपको मीटिंग के लिए तैयार रहना होगा।(āpko meeting ke lie taiyār rahnā hogā) - You will have to be ready for the meeting.
- Physical and Mental States: For feelings, sensations, and cognitive events, the dative subject is mandatory. The feeling itself is often a noun, and the verb is typically
आना(ānā, to come),लगना(lagnā, to be felt/attached), orहोना(honā, to be). मुझे गुस्सा आ रहा है।(mujhe gussā ā rahā hai) - I am getting angry. (Anger is coming to me.)उसे ठंड लग रही थी।(use ṭhanḍ lag rahī thī) - She was feeling cold. (Cold was attaching to her.)क्या तुम्हें कुछ याद आया?(kyā tumhe kuch yād āyā?) - Did you remember something? (Did some memory come to you?)
- Desire and Need (
...चाहिए): Used for both objects and actions. When used with a noun, it means "want." When used with a gerund, it means "should" or "ought to." हमें और समय चाहिए।(hamein aur samay chāhie) - We need more time.तुम्हें अब सो जाना चाहिए।(tumhein ab so jānā chāhie) - You should go to sleep now.
- Knowledge and Information (
पता होना,मालूम होना): To know a fact is expressed as that fact "being to you." मुझे पता है कि वह कहाँ रहता है।(mujhe patā hai ki vah kahā̃ rahtā hai) - I know where he lives.उन्हें इस बारे में मालूम नहीं था।(unhein is bāre mein mālūm nahī̃ thā) - They did not know about this matter.
When Not To Use It
को (ko) construction is a common intermediate error. You cannot use it with the vast majority of agentive verbs where the subject is consciously and directly performing an action. Using को (ko) with these verbs is grammatically incorrect and will sound nonsensical.मैं, तुम, etc.) is required.- Eating, Speaking, Reading, Walking, etc.: All these verbs require a standard agentive subject.
- Incorrect:
मुझे रोटी खाता हूँ। - Correct:
मैं रोटी खाता हूँ।(main roṭī khātā hū̃) - I eat bread.
- Going, Coming, Sitting, Standing: These verbs describe direct physical acts.
- Incorrect:
हमें आते हैं। - Correct:
हम आते हैं।(ham āte haĩ) - We are coming.
- Actions of Creation or Performance: Writing a book, singing a song, playing a game (as an activity, not an obligation).
- Incorrect:
उसे क्रिकेट खेलता है। - Correct:
वह क्रिकेट खेलता है।(vah krikeṭ kheltā hai) - He plays cricket.
मैं (main). If something is happening to you (feeling hunger, having an obligation, needing something), use मुझे (mujhe).Common Mistakes
- 1Subject Pronoun Confusion: The most basic error is using the nominative pronoun (
मैं,तुम) instead of the dative (मुझे,तुम्हें).
- Error:
मैं जाना है। - Correction:
मुझे जाना है।(mujhe jānā hai) - Reason: The sentence describes an obligation happening to me, not an action I am doing in that moment.
- 1Incorrect Verb Agreement: The verb must agree with the gerund (m. sg.) or the object, not the experiencer. This is a persistent error.
- Error:
लड़कियों को चाय पीनी हैं।(Verbहैंincorrectly agrees withलड़कियों) - Correction:
लड़कियों को चाय पीनी है।(laṛkiyo ko chāy pīnī hai) - Reason: The grammatical subject isचाय(f. sg.), so the verb must beहै(hai), notहैं(haĩ). - Error:
मुझे बहुत सारी किताबें पढ़नी थीं।(Verbथींincorrectly agrees withमुझेor seems to) - Correction:
मुझे बहुत सारी किताबें पढ़नी थीं।(mujhe bahut sārī kitābẽ paṛhnī thī̃) - Reason: In this case, the original was correct! But learners often get it wrong. The verbथीं(thī̃) correctly agrees withकिताबें(kitābẽ, f. pl.), and the gerund also takes the feminine plural formपढ़नी(paṛhnī).
- 1Mixing
चाहिएandहोना: Confusing the nuance between wanting/needing an object and needing to do an action.
- Error:
मुझे एक पेन है।(Structurally means "I am a pen.") - Correction:
मुझे एक पेन चाहिए।(mujhe ek pen chāhie) for "I want/need a pen," orमेरे पास एक पेन है।(mere pās ek pen hai) for "I have a pen."
Memory Trick
Think of the experiencer as a mailbox. The dative pronoun (मुझे, उसे, etc.) is the address on the mailbox.
- Feelings like hunger (भूख), anger (गुस्सा), or thoughts (ख़याल) are letters that आना (arrive) in your mailbox.
- Obligations (जाना है, करना है) are bills or official notices that होना (exist) for your address.
- Needs and wants (चाहिए, पसंद) are catalog items that are designated for your mailbox.
Your job as the experiencer isn't to do the action, but to receive what has been delivered to your को (ko). This mental model reinforces the core idea that you are the recipient, not the agent, which helps in choosing the right pronoun and verb agreement.
Real Conversations
This grammar is everywhere in authentic, modern Hindi. It is not formal or literary. Notice how it appears in different registers.
1. Casual WhatsApp Chat:
> Person A: party mein aa raha hai? (are u coming to the party?)
> Person B: yaar, nahi. mujhe kal subah jaldi uthna hai. (dude, no. i have to wake up early tomorrow morning.)
> Person A: kyun? kya hua? (why? what happened?)
> Person B: kuch nahi, bas office ka kaam hai. presentation deni hai. (nothing, just office work. have to give a presentation.)
2. Formal Office Email:
> महोदय,
> आपको सूचित किया जाता है कि आपको कल दोपहर ३ बजे तक यह रिपोर्ट जमा करनी होगी।
> (Mahoday, āpko sūchit kiyā jātā hai ki āpko kal dopahar 3 baje tak yah report jamā karnī hogī.)
> (Sir, you are informed that you will have to submit this report by 3 PM tomorrow.)
3. Spoken Dialogue (Family):
> Mother: तुम्हें कुछ और चाहिए? (Tumhein kuch aur chāhie? - Do you need anything else?)
> Son: नहीं, पर मुझे आपसे कुछ पूछना था। (Nahī̃, par mujhe āpse kuch pūchhnā thā. - No, but I had to ask you something.)
> Mother: बोलो, क्या बात है? (Bolo, kyā bāt hai? - Say it, what's the matter?)
> Son: मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा कि यह कैसे करूँ। (Mujhe samajh nahī̃ ā rahā ki yah kaise karū̃. - I don't understand how to do this. / Understanding is not coming to me...)
Contrast With Similar Patterns
X को Y करना है are X को Y करना पड़ता है and X को Y करना चाहिए....-ना है (-nā hai) | General necessity or intention. This is the most common and neutral way to say "have to." It implies a plan, duty, or need without strong emotion. मुझे सब्ज़ी ख़रीदनी है। (I have to buy vegetables - it's on my to-do list.) |...-ना पड़ता है (-nā paṛtā hai) | External compulsion or reluctance. पड़ना (paṛnā) implies that the obligation comes from an external source, often against the speaker's will. It carries a sense of being forced. मुझे रोज़ ८ घंटे काम करना पड़ता है। (I have to work 8 hours every day - because of my job, not by choice.) |...-ना चाहिए (-nā chāhie) | "Should" or "ought to." This expresses advice, a moral duty, or a suggestion. It's about what is right or advisable, not what is strictly necessary. तुम्हें अपने बड़ों की इज़्ज़त करनी चाहिए। (You should respect your elders.) |मुझे सुबह जल्दी उठना है।(mujhe subah jaldī uṭhnā hai) - I have to get up early. (Neutral: I have a flight, or I planned to.)मुझे सुबह जल्दी उठना पड़ता है।(mujhe subah jaldī uṭhnā paṛtā hai) - I have to get up early. (Reluctant: Because of my new job, and I hate it.)मुझे सुबह जल्दी उठना चाहिए।(mujhe subah jaldī uṭhnā chāhie) - I should get up early. (Advisory: To be healthier, but I might just hit snooze.)
Progressive Practice
To internalize this structure, progress from simple to complex forms.
1. Basic States (A2 Level Review): Translate simple feelings and needs.
- I am hungry. (मुझे भूख लगी है।)
- He feels hot. (उसे गर्मी लग रही है।)
- We want water. (हमें पानी चाहिए।)
2. Simple Gerund Obligations (B1 Level): Form sentences about daily chores and plans.
- I have to cook today. (मुझे आज खाना बनाना है।)
- She had to go to the market. (उसे बाज़ार जाना था।)
- They will have to read this book. (उन्हें यह किताब पढ़नी होगी।)
3. Compelled Actions with पड़ना (B2 Level): Rephrase the sentences above to show reluctance.
- I am forced to cook today. (मुझे आज खाना बनाना पड़ता है।)
- She was forced to go to the market. (उसे बाज़ार जाना पड़ा।)
4. Advanced Complex Subjects (C1 Level): Use a full clause as the object of your feeling. This is a powerful structure for expressing opinions.
- I don't like your interrupting again and again. (मुझे तुम्हारा बार-बार टोकना अच्छा नहीं लगता।)
- He was annoyed by the children making noise. (उसे बच्चों के शोर मचाने से चिढ़ हो रही थी।)
Quick FAQ
को with any verb?No. It is restricted to a specific class of "experiencer" verbs and constructions related to feelings, obligations, needs, and cognitive states. For most active "doing" verbs (walk, talk, eat, see), you must use the standard nominative subject (मैं, वह, etc.).
मुझे जाना है and मुझे जाना पड़ता है?जाना है expresses a neutral necessity or intention ("I have to go"). जाना पड़ता है expresses a compelled action, often done reluctantly or due to external pressure ("I'm forced to go"). The latter implies a lack of personal choice.
You negate the verb होना. मुझे आज ऑफिस नहीं जाना है। (mujhe āj office nahī̃ jānā hai). This simply means it's not necessary. To express a lack of compulsion, you would say मुझे ऑफिस नहीं जाना पड़ता। (mujhe office nahī̃ jānā paṛtā).
-ना?No. As the grammatical subject or object, the gerund ending agrees with the noun it modifies or governs. It stays -ना (m. sg.) by default or with a masculine object. It changes to -नी for a feminine object (मुझे चाय पीनी है) and -ने for a plural masculine object (मुझे आम खाने हैं). It also changes to -ने when followed by most other postpositions, e.g., मुझे चलने का शौक़ है (I am fond of walking).
Pronoun Transformation Table
| Subject (Nominative) | Experiencer (Dative) |
|---|---|
|
Main (I)
|
Mujhe
|
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Tum (You-inf)
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Tumhe
|
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Aap (You-form)
|
Aapko
|
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Woh (He/She/It)
|
Use
|
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Hum (We)
|
Hamein
|
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Ve (They)
|
Unhein
|
Meanings
This structure marks the logical subject as an experiencer rather than an agent, placing them in the dative case.
Physical/Mental States
Expressing hunger, thirst, cold, or emotions.
“मुझे प्यास लगी है।”
“उसे डर लग रहा है।”
Preferences
Expressing likes or dislikes.
“मुझे आम पसंद हैं।”
“उन्हें संगीत पसंद नहीं है।”
Obligation/Necessity
Expressing duty or compulsion.
“मुझे काम करना है।”
“उसे आज घर जाना है।”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
Experiencer + ko + Object + Verb
|
Mujhe chai pasand hai.
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Negative
|
Experiencer + ko + nahin + Object + Verb
|
Mujhe chai pasand nahin hai.
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Question
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Kya + Experiencer + ko + Object + Verb?
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Kya tumhe chai pasand hai?
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Obligation
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Experiencer + ko + Verb(inf) + hai
|
Mujhe jana hai.
|
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Past Obligation
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Experiencer + ko + Verb(inf) + pada
|
Mujhe jana pada.
|
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Future Obligation
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Experiencer + ko + Verb(inf) + hoga
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Mujhe jana hoga.
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Formality Spectrum
मुझे जाना है। (Leaving a place)
मुझे जाना है। (Leaving a place)
मुझे निकलना है। (Leaving a place)
चलना है क्या? (Leaving a place)
The Dative Subject Universe
Feelings
- Bhookh Hunger
- Pyaas Thirst
Emotions
- Khushi Happiness
- Darr Fear
Obligations
- Kaam Work
- Padhai Study
Examples by Level
मुझे भूख लगी है।
I am hungry.
मुझे पानी चाहिए।
I want water.
मुझे यह पसंद है।
I like this.
मुझे जाना है।
I have to go.
क्या तुम्हें आम पसंद हैं?
Do you like mangoes?
उसे डर लग रहा है।
He is feeling scared.
हमें बहुत खुशी हुई।
We felt very happy.
मुझे काम करना है।
I have to work.
क्या आपको यह फिल्म पसंद आई?
Did you like this movie?
उन्हें जल्दी उठना पड़ा।
They had to wake up early.
मुझे यह बात समझ नहीं आई।
I didn't understand this.
क्या तुम्हें ठंड लग रही है?
Are you feeling cold?
मुझे इस प्रस्ताव पर विचार करना होगा।
I will have to consider this proposal.
उसे अपनी गलती का एहसास हुआ।
He realized his mistake.
हमें इस स्थिति का सामना करना पड़ेगा।
We will have to face this situation.
क्या आपको मेरी बात का बुरा लगा?
Did you feel bad about what I said?
मुझे यह जानकर आश्चर्य हुआ।
I was surprised to know this.
उन्हें इस निर्णय से असहमति थी।
They disagreed with this decision.
क्या आपको इस प्रक्रिया में कोई समस्या है?
Do you have any problem with this process?
मुझे यह कार्य पूरा करने में कठिनाई हो रही है।
I am having difficulty completing this task.
मुझे इस सिद्धांत की जटिलता का आभास हो रहा है।
I am sensing the complexity of this theory.
उन्हें इस ऐतिहासिक घटना का गहरा मलाल है।
They have deep regret regarding this historical event.
क्या आपको इस संदर्भ में कोई आपत्ति है?
Do you have any objection in this context?
हमें इस परिवर्तन को स्वीकार करना ही होगा।
We must accept this change.
Easily Confused
Learners try to use Nominative (Main) for feelings.
Using 'hona' for feelings instead of 'lagna'.
Mixing up 'hai' and 'padna'.
Common Mistakes
Main bhookh hoon
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai
Main ko pasand hai
Mujhe pasand hai
Mujhe bhookh lagi hoon
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai
Mujhe pasand hai seb
Mujhe seb pasand hai
Tumhe pasand hain seb
Tumhe seb pasand hai
Use jana hai
Use jana hai
Hamein khushi hua
Hamein khushi hui
Mujhe karna pada kaam
Mujhe kaam karna pada
Aapko kya pasand hai?
Aapko kya pasand hai?
Unhein jana hoga
Unhein jana hoga
Mujhe iska ehsaas hua
Mujhe iska ehsaas hua
Mujhe is baat par gussa aaya
Mujhe is baat par gussa aaya
Mujhe iska darr hai
Mujhe iska darr hai
Mujhe iska shauk hai
Mujhe iska shauk hai
Sentence Patterns
Mujhe ___ pasand hai.
Mujhe ___ karna hai.
Kya tumhe ___ lag raha hai?
Mujhe ___ ka ehsaas hua.
Real World Usage
Mujhe pizza pasand hai.
Mujhe jana hai, bye!
Mujhe is role mein interest hai.
Mujhe thand lag rahi hai.
Mujhe yeh photo pasand aayi.
Mujhe yeh sawal samajh nahi aaya.
Check the Object
Don't use 'Main'
Lagna is your friend
Politeness
Smart Tips
Always start with the experiencer + ko.
Use the infinitive + hai.
Use lagna.
Use pasand + hai.
Pronunciation
The 'ko' particle
Pronounced like 'koh' with a soft 'k'.
Mujhe
The 'j' is a voiced palatal affricate.
Question intonation
Kya tumhe chai pasand hai? ↗
Rising pitch at the end for yes/no questions.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'ko' as a magnet. It pulls the feeling toward you, so you are the receiver, not the doer.
Visual Association
Imagine a person sitting on a chair, and feelings like 'Hunger' or 'Duty' are gifts being placed in their lap by the 'ko' particle.
Rhyme
When the feeling is inside, 'ko' is the guide, keep the subject on the side.
Story
Rohan is hungry. He doesn't 'do' hunger; hunger 'happens' to him. He says 'Mujhe bhookh lagi hai'. Then he has to work. He says 'Mujhe kaam karna hai'. He is always the receiver.
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences about things you like and 5 about things you have to do today using the 'ko' structure.
Cultural Notes
The dative construction is used very frequently in daily life to show politeness.
Used to express professional obligations without sounding demanding.
Often shortened in texting.
Derived from Sanskrit dative case markers.
Conversation Starters
Aapko kya khana pasand hai?
Kya aapko aaj kaam karna hai?
Aapko is shehar mein kya pasand hai?
Kya aapko kabhi darr laga hai?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
___ bhookh lagi hai.
Mujhe seb pasand ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Main ko chai pasand hai.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
I am feeling cold.
Answer starts with: Muj...
Mujhe kitabein pasand ___.
Mujhe jana hai.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercises___ bhookh lagi hai.
Mujhe seb pasand ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Main ko chai pasand hai.
hai / mujhe / jana
I am feeling cold.
Mujhe kitabein pasand ___.
Mujhe jana hai.
Main -> ?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
6 exercisesकल बारिश की वजह से मुझे घर पर ही ___।
जाना / मुझे / है / घर / अब
Select the correct option:
Translate to Hindi:
Match the following:
Find the correct version:
Score: /6
FAQ (8)
It marks the person as the experiencer of the state.
No, 'Main' is for active subjects.
Yes, in most cases.
It is used in all registers.
Use 'Mujhe pasand nahin hai'.
The verb usually matches the closest one or the main one.
Yes, they are interchangeable.
It describes the onset of a feeling.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Me gusta...
Spanish uses a verb 'gustar', Hindi uses a noun 'pasand' with 'hai'.
J'ai faim
French uses possession, Hindi uses dative experiencer.
Mir ist kalt
German is more limited to sensations; Hindi applies it to almost all psychological states.
Watashi wa ... ga suki desu
Japanese marks the object, Hindi marks the experiencer.
Li...
Arabic 'Li' is more for possession; Hindi 'ko' is for experience.
Wo xihuan...
Chinese has no dative subject construction.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
Learn These First
Hindi Postposition को (ko): To, For, The
Overview The Hindi postposition `ko` (को) is a fundamental grammatical element essential for constructing clear and gram...
Hindi Verbs: The Dictionary Form (-na)
Overview In Hindi, the foundational form of every verb is the **infinitive**, invariably ending with the suffix `-nā` (न...
Related Grammar Rules
Hindi Quantity: As much as... that much (jitnā/utnā)
Overview In Hindi grammar, expressing relationships of quantity and proportion is handled by a powerful set of correlat...
Hindi Word Order: Moving Words After the Verb (Right-Dislocation)
Why do Hindi speakers sometimes put the subject or object *after* the verb, as if they just remembered it at the last se...
Stylistic Inversion: Breaking the SOV Rules
Overview You have likely been taught that Hindi adheres to a rigid Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order. While this cano...
Advanced Negation: Lest, Hardly & Don't You Dare
Overview Mastering negation in Hindi extends beyond the elementary `नहीं` (`nahin`). At the C1 CEFR level, you require a...
Hindi Correlative Adverbs: Connecting Ideas (जब... तब)
Overview Correlative adverbs are foundational structures in Hindi, enabling the precise connection of ideas across claus...
