Compound Verbs: Sounding like a Native
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Compound verbs combine a main verb with a 'vector' verb to add nuance like completion, suddenness, or intensity to an action.
- The main verb stays in the conjunctive participle (root) form: 'kha' + 'liya' = 'kha liya'.
- The vector verb (e.g., 'lena', 'dena', 'jana') carries the tense and agreement.
- Use 'lena' for self-benefit and 'dena' for others' benefit.
Overview
Mastering Hindi goes beyond vocabulary and basic sentence structure; it involves understanding subtle grammatical mechanisms that add depth and naturalness to your expression. Among the most significant of these are compound verbs, or संयुक्त क्रियाएँ sanyukt kriyaaein. Often perplexing for intermediate learners, compound verbs are a hallmark of native Hindi speech, transforming otherwise functional sentences into idiomatic, nuanced expressions.
They allow you to convey aspects like completion, intensity, suddenness, or benefit that a single verb cannot capture.
At their core, compound verbs consist of two parts: a main verb (the action's core meaning) and a vector verb (which adds semantic nuance or aspect). The vector verb, losing its original lexical meaning, acts as a grammatical marker. For instance, jaana (to go) in main khaana kha gaya (I ate the food up) doesn't mean "go"; instead, it signals the completion and decisiveness of the eating action.
This system is crucial for B1 learners to transition from functional communication to sounding genuinely natural and expressive in Hindi.
This grammatical construct reflects a fundamental linguistic principle where grammatical categories like aspect (how an action unfolds in time, rather than just when it happens) are conveyed through auxiliary or light verbs. Hindi's rich system of compound verbs is a testament to this, allowing for a precise articulation of verbal aspect that is often compressed into adverbs or inferred from context in other languages. Understanding this system is not just about memorizing rules; it's about grasping the Hindi speaker's perspective on actions and their implications.
Conjugation Table
| Main Verb Root | Vector Verb | Nuance Imparted | Transitivity of Vector | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| :------------- | :---------- | :------------------ | :--------------------- | ||||
kar- (do) |
jaana (जाना) |
Completion, finality | Intransitive | ||||
kar- (do) |
lena (लेना) |
Action for self's benefit | Transitive | ||||
kar- (do) |
dena (देना) |
Action for other's benefit | Transitive | ||||
kar- (do) |
ḍaalna (डालना) |
Intensity, suddenness, aggression | Transitive | ||||
kar- (do) |
uṭhna (उठना) |
Sudden inception | Intransitive | ||||
kar- (do) |
baithna (बैठना) |
Accidental, unexpected | Intransitive | ||||
kar- (do) |
paṛna (पड़ना) |
Sudden, involuntary, unavoidable | Intransitive | ||||
kar- (do) |
rakhna (रखना) |
Action with preparation, readiness | Transitive | ||||
| Tense/Aspect | Subject | Example Sentence (Singular) | Devanagari Example | Example Sentence (Plural) | Devanagari Example | ||
| :---------------- | :-------- | :-------------------------- | :---------------------- | :------------------------ | :---------------------- | ||
| Simple Present | mai (m) |
mai kar leta hoon |
मैं कर लेता हूँ |
ham kar lete hain |
हम कर लेते हैं |
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mai (f) |
mai kar leti hoon |
मैं कर लेती हूँ |
ham kar leti hain |
हम कर लेती हैं |
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| Simple Past | maine (m/f) |
maine kar liya (m. obj) |
मैंने कर लिया |
hamne kar liye (m. obj) |
हमने कर लिए |
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maine (m/f) |
maine kar li (f. obj) |
मैंने कर ली |
hamne kar lin (f. obj) |
हमने कर लीं |
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| Simple Future | mai (m) |
mai kar lunga |
मैं कर लूँगा |
ham kar lenge |
हम कर लेंगे |
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mai (f) |
mai kar lungi |
मैं कर लूँगी |
ham kar lengi |
हम कर लेंगी |
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| Present Perfect | maine (m/f) |
maine kar liya hai (m. obj) |
मैंने कर लिया है |
hamne kar liye hain (m. obj) |
हमने कर लिए हैं |
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maine (m/f) |
maine kar li hai (f. obj) |
मैंने कर ली है |
hamne kar li hain (f. obj) |
हमने कर ली हैं |
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| Past Perfect | maine (m/f) |
maine kar liya tha (m. obj) |
मैंने कर लिया था |
hamne kar liye the (m. obj) |
हमने कर लिए थे |
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maine (m/f) |
maine kar li thi (f. obj) |
मैंने कर ली थी |
hamne kar li thin (f. obj) |
हमने कर ली थीं |
How This Grammar Works
likhna (to write). If you say usne patr likha (He wrote a letter), it's a simple statement of fact. But usne patr likh diya (He wrote the letter off/completely) uses dena as a vector, implying not just completion but also a sense of finality, often with a subtle benefit or convenience to someone else.dena here has lost its "to give" meaning entirely.jaana(जाना): Implies completion, suddenness, or a change of state. It marks an action as having run its full course, often with a sense of irreversibility or finality. Example:woh so gaya(वह सो गया- he fell asleep/went to sleep). Here,jaanatransformssona(to sleep) intofalling asleep, indicating a transition into a state of sleep.
lena(लेना): Signifies an action performed for the benefit of the subject or for the subject's own interest. It can also suggest thoroughness or self-directed completion. Example:mainne kitaab paṛh li(मैंने किताब पढ़ ली- I read the book for myself/thoroughly). The action of reading is completed, and the benefit accrues to the reader.
dena(देना): Conveys an action performed for the benefit of someone else, or an action that is definitive and complete, often with a sense of parting or giving away. Example:mainne usko patr likh diya(मैंने उसको पत्र लिख दिया- I wrote the letter for him/off). The act of writing is finished, and the letter is now "given away" in a sense.
ḍaalna(डालना): Implies intensity, force, aggression, or suddenness, sometimes with a negative connotation. It makes an action sound more abrupt or decisive. Example:chor ne saara paise chura ḍaale(चोर ने सारे पैसे चुरा डाले- The thief stole all the money clean/forcibly). Theḍaalnaemphasizes the aggressive and thorough nature of the theft.
uṭhna(उठना): Indicates a sudden inception or commencement of an action, often involuntary or surprising. Example:woh baat sunkar hans uṭha(वह बात सुनकर हँस उठा- Hearing that, he burst out laughing). Theuṭhnaconveys the sudden, uncontrollable start of laughter.
baithna(बैठना): Suggests an action performed accidentally, mistakenly, or without proper thought. It often carries a sense of regret or an unintended consequence. Example:usne galti kar baithi(उसने गलती कर बैठी- She accidentally/mistakenly made a mistake). Here,baithnaadds the nuance of unintentional error.
paṛna(पड़ना): Marks an action as sudden, involuntary, or unavoidable. It can also indicate a quick, decisive action. Example:woh dar ke maare cheekh paṛa(वह डर के मारे चीख पड़ा- He suddenly shrieked out of fear). The action is not chosen but a reaction.
rakhna(रखना): Implies an action performed in preparation for the future, or with a sense of being kept ready. Example:maine khaana bana rakha hai(मैंने खाना बना रखा है- I have kept the food made/prepared). This signifies a state of readiness resulting from a prior action.
Formation Pattern
-na, like khaana - to eat, likhna - to write, aana - to come). Remove the -na ending to get the pure verb root. This root is invariant in compound verb constructions.
khaana (खाना) → kha (खा)
likhna (लिखना) → likh (लिख)
aana (आना) → aa (आ)
baat karna (बात करना) → baat kar (बात कर)
jaana for completion, lena for self-benefit, dena for other's benefit). There are a limited number of common vector verbs, which simplifies this choice.
jaana (जाना)
lena (लेना)
dena (देना)
ḍaalna (डालना)
khaana (main verb) and jaana (vector):
khaana: kha (खा)
jaana (जाना)
jaana for mai (I, masc. sing.) in simple past: gaya (गया)
main kha gaya (मैं खा गया).
paṛhna (main verb) and lena (vector):
paṛhna: paṛh (पढ़)
lena (लेना)
lena for usne (she) in simple past: li (ली) (agreement with kitaab, a feminine object).
usne kitaab paṛh li (उसने किताब पढ़ ली).
When To Use It
- To Emphasize Completion or Finality (with
jaanaordena):
sab kaam khatm ho gaya hai.(सब काम ख़त्म हो गया है।- All the work has finished/is done.) – not justho(is).woh apne gaon chala gaya.(वह अपने गाँव चला गया।- He went away to his village.) – not justchala(he went).usne apna hissa de diya.(उसने अपना हिस्सा दे दिया।- He gave away his share.) –deimplies giving,de diyaimplies it's finalized and gone.
- To Show Action for Self-Benefit (
lena):
maine uski baat sun li.(मैंने उसकी बात सुन ली।- I listened to his बात (for myself).) – implies you absorbed it, processed it, benefited from hearing it.tum yeh kitaab paṛh lo.(तुम यह किताब पढ़ लो।- You read this book (for your own good).) – often used as advice or encouragement.
- To Show Action for Other's Benefit (
dena):
kripya yeh patr bhej dijiye.(कृपया यह पत्र भेज दीजिये।- Please send this letter (for me/him).) – often used in polite requests.doctor ne davaai de di.(डॉक्टर ने दवाई दे दी।- The doctor gave the medicine (away).) – the action is completed and directed towards the patient.
- To Express Suddenness, Intensity, or Inception (
ḍaalna,uṭhna,paṛna,baithna):
usne mujhe dekhkar hans ḍaala.(उसने मुझे देखकर हँस डाला।- Seeing me, he burst out laughing forcibly.) –ḍaalnaemphasizes the uncontrolled nature.woh khabar sunkar ro uṭha.(वह ख़बर सुनकर रो उठा।- Hearing the news, he suddenly burst into tears.) –uṭhnafor sudden onset.main dar ke maare chilā paṛa.(मैं डर के मारे चिल्ला पड़ा।- I screamed suddenly out of fear.) –paṛnafor an involuntary, sudden reaction.usne galti se khaana gira baitha.(उसने गलती से खाना गिरा बैठा।- He accidentally dropped the food.) –baithnafor unintentional action.
- To Indicate Preparedness or Prior Action (
rakhna):
maine saara kaam kar rakha hai.(मैंने सारा काम कर रखा है।- I have kept all the work done/prepared.) – not justkar liya(I did it), butkar rakha(it's done and ready).usne apne paise bachā rakhe hain.(उसने अपने पैसे बचा रखे हैं।- He has kept his money saved up.) – implies foresight and readiness.
Common Mistakes
- 1Misapplication of the
neParticle in Past Tenses: This is by far the most common and complex error. Theneparticle (ने) is used with the subject of transitive verbs in perfective tenses (past, present perfect, past perfect). The critical distinction for compound verbs is that the transitivity of the entire compound verb is determined by the vector verb, not the main verb.
- Rule: If the vector verb is transitive (e.g.,
lena,dena,ḍaalna,rakhna), theneparticle will be used with the subject in perfective tenses. The verb then agrees with the direct object. - Rule: If the vector verb is intransitive (e.g.,
jaana,uṭhna,baithna,paṛna), theneparticle is not used, even if the main verb (e.g.,khaana) is typically transitive. In this case, the verb agrees with the subject. - Incorrect:
Usne aa gaya.(उसने आ गया।) –aanais the main verb, butjaana(vector) is intransitive, soneis incorrect. - Correct:
Woh aa gaya.(वह आ गया।- He arrived/came.) - Incorrect:
Maine kitaab paṛh gayi.(मैंने किताब पढ़ गयी।) –jaana(vector) is intransitive, soneis incorrect. Furthermore,gayi(feminine) would agree withkitaab(feminine) ifmaindid not havene. - Correct:
Main kitaab paṛh gaya.(मैं किताब पढ़ गया।- I read the book (completely) - subject agrees with verb,kitaabbeing direct object). This structure is less common forpaṛhnawithjaanathanpaṛh liwithlena. - Correct for Transitive Vector:
Maine khaana kha liya.(मैंने खाना खा लिया।- I ate the food.) –lenais transitive, soneis used. The verbliyaagrees withkhaana(masculine singular object).
- 1Using Compound Verbs in Negative Sentences: Generally, compound verbs are not used with the negative particle
nahin(नहीं) in Hindi. When forming a negative sentence, you typically revert to the simple form of the main verb.
- Incorrect:
Main nahin kha gaya.(मैं नहीं खा गया।) - Correct:
Main nahin khaaya.(मैं नहीं खाया।- I did not eat.) - Incorrect:
Usne kaam nahin kar diya.(उसने काम नहीं कर दिया।) - Correct:
Usne kaam nahin kiya.(उसने काम नहीं किया।- He did not do the work.)
nahin. For B1 learners, stick to the simple verb for negatives.- 1Overuse or Inappropriate Choice of Vector: Not every verb needs a vector. Overusing them or picking a vector that doesn't fit the desired nuance can sound unnatural or even grammatically incorrect. Compound verbs are powerful, but their use is precise.
- Think about the why. Do you truly want to convey completion, suddenness, or benefit? If a simple statement of action suffices, use the simple verb. A simple
main khaaya(I ate) is perfectly valid if you don't need to emphasize completion.
- 1Incorrect Agreement of Vector Verb: Remember that the vector verb, like any other finite verb, must agree in gender and number with the subject (for intransitive vectors, or transitive verbs in non-perfective tenses) or with the direct object (for transitive vectors in perfective tenses with
ne).
- Incorrect:
Ladki kitab paṛh liya.(लड़की किताब पढ़ लिया।) –paṛhnais transitive, and iflenawere the vector, the objectkitaab(feminine) would determine agreement. - Correct (if using
lena):Ladki ne kitaab paṛh li.(लड़की ने किताब पढ़ ली।- The girl read the book (for herself).)
Contrast With Similar Patterns
- 1Compound Verbs vs. Conjunct Verbs (क्रियात्मक संयुक्त क्रियाएँ
kriyaatmak sanyukt kriyaaein):
- Compound Verbs: Verb Root + Vector Verb (e.g.,
kha jaana- to eat up). The first element is always a verb root, and the second is a vector verb contributing aspect. - Conjunct Verbs: Noun/Adjective +
karna(करना) orhona(होना) or other simple verbs (e.g.,baat karna- to talk,saaf karna- to clean). Here, a noun or adjective combines with a simple verb to form a new, single lexical unit. - Distinction: The first element of a compound verb is always a verb root, whereas the first element of a conjunct verb is typically a noun or adjective. The function of the second verb is also different: aspectual for compound verbs, lexical for conjunct verbs.
- Example:
Maine kaam kar liya.(मैंने काम कर लिया।- I did the work (for myself).) –kar lenais a compound verb (karis verb root,lenais vector). - Example:
Maine kaam kiya.(मैंने काम किया।- I did the work.) –karnais a simple verb, butkaam karnaitself is a conjunct verb (nounkaam+ verbkarna).
- 1Compound Verbs vs. Continuous Tense (रहना
rahnaconstructions):
- Compound Verbs: Focus on the completion, inception, or quality of an action (
main so gaya- I fell asleep). - Continuous Tense (
rahna): Uses the structure Verb Stem +raha/rahi/rahe+honato indicate an action in progress (main so raha hoon- I am sleeping). - Distinction: The continuous tense describes ongoing action, while compound verbs describe a completed action or its aspect.
Rahnain the continuous tense is an auxiliary verb, not a vector verb. Its meaning is primarily temporal, indicating progression. - Example:
Woh aa gaya.(वह आ गया।- He arrived/came.) – Completed action. - Example:
Woh aa raha hai.(वह आ रहा है।- He is coming.) – Action in progress.
- 1Compound Verbs vs. Simple Verbs:
- Simple Verb: A single verb conveying the basic action (
main khaaya- I ate). It states a fact without additional aspectual nuances. - Compound Verb: Verb Root + Vector Verb (
main kha gaya- I ate up/finished eating). It layers an aspectual meaning (completion, benefit, intensity) onto the basic action. - Distinction: The choice between a simple and compound verb is often a matter of nuance and naturalness, not strict grammatical correctness. A simple verb is always grammatically sound, but a compound verb often makes the speech sound more idiomatic and complete to a native speaker. It's the difference between stating "I read the book" and "I read the book through" in English.
- Example:
Usne kitaab paṛhi.(उसने किताब पढ़ी।- He read the book.) – Simple factual statement. - Example:
Usne kitaab paṛh li.(उसने किताब पढ़ ली।- He read the book thoroughly/for himself.) – Adds nuance of completion and self-benefit.
Real Conversations
To truly grasp compound verbs, observe how native Hindi speakers integrate them into everyday communication, from casual chats to more formal exchanges. They are omnipresent and often carry subtle social or emotional weight.
1. Casual Conversation (Friends Texting):
- Sender: kya kar raha hai? (What are you doing?)
- Receiver: kuch kha raha hoon. (Eating something.)
- Sender: jaldi kha le aur milte hain! (Eat up quickly and let's meet!)
- Here, kha le (kha lena) implies
Compound Verb Formation
| Main Verb Root | Vector Verb | Compound Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
|
kha
|
lena
|
kha lena
|
to eat up
|
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kar
|
dena
|
kar dena
|
to do (for someone)
|
|
ja
|
jana
|
chala jana
|
to go away
|
|
hans
|
padna
|
hans padna
|
to burst into laughter
|
|
likh
|
lena
|
likh lena
|
to write down
|
|
de
|
dena
|
de dena
|
to give away
|
Meanings
Compound verbs consist of a main verb (root) and a vector verb that modifies the meaning of the main verb, often indicating completion or direction.
Completion
Indicates the action is fully finished.
“वह चला गया। (He went away.)”
“मैंने काम कर लिया। (I finished the work.)”
Direction/Benefit
Indicates who benefits from the action.
“उसने मुझे पैसे दे दिए। (He gave me money.)”
“मैंने यह खरीद लिया। (I bought this for myself.)”
Suddenness
Indicates an action happened suddenly.
“वह अचानक गिर पड़ा। (He suddenly fell down.)”
“वह हँस पड़ा। (He burst into laughter.)”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Root + Vector
|
Maine kha liya
|
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Negative
|
Nahi + Root + Vector
|
Maine nahi kha liya
|
|
Interrogative
|
Kya + Root + Vector?
|
Kya tumne kha liya?
|
|
Self-Benefit
|
Root + Lena
|
Maine kharid liya
|
|
Other-Benefit
|
Root + Dena
|
Maine de diya
|
|
Suddenness
|
Root + Padna
|
Woh ro pada
|
Formality Spectrum
मैंने कार्य पूर्ण कर लिया है। (Work)
मैंने काम कर लिया। (Work)
काम हो गया। (Work)
काम निपटा लिया। (Work)
Compound Verb Vectors
Self
- lena take
Other
- dena give
Sudden
- padna fall
Examples by Level
मैंने खा लिया।
I ate (finished eating).
वह चला गया।
He went away.
उसने पी लिया।
He drank (finished drinking).
मैंने कर लिया।
I did (finished).
क्या तुमने काम कर लिया?
Did you finish the work?
उसने मुझे किताब दे दी।
He gave me the book.
मैं सो गया।
I fell asleep.
उसने मुझे बता दिया।
He told me.
वह अचानक हँस पड़ा।
He suddenly burst into laughter.
मैंने यह शर्ट खरीद ली।
I bought this shirt (for myself).
उसने मेरे लिए चाय बना दी।
He made tea for me.
वह रो पड़ा।
He burst into tears.
मैंने सारा काम निपटा लिया है।
I have finished all the work.
उसने मुझे सब कुछ समझा दिया।
He explained everything to me.
वह घर पहुँच गया।
He reached home.
मैंने उसे बुला लिया।
I called him (to come to me).
उसने अपनी बात मनवा ली।
He got his point across (made them agree).
वह गुस्से में चिल्ला पड़ा।
He shouted out in anger.
मैंने उसे मना लिया।
I persuaded/convinced him.
उसने सब कुछ गँवा दिया।
He lost everything.
उसने अपनी सारी संपत्ति लुटा दी।
He squandered all his wealth.
वह अपनी धुन में खो गया।
He got lost in his own world.
उसने मुझे अपनी बातों में फँसा लिया।
He trapped me in his words.
वह अपनी बात पर अड़ गया।
He stuck to his point.
Easily Confused
Learners don't know when to add the vector.
Confusing who benefits.
Confusing suddenness with movement.
Common Mistakes
Maine khana khaya liya
Maine khana kha liya
Woh gaya chala
Woh chala gaya
Maine kiya dena
Maine kar diya
Woh hans gaya
Woh hans pada
Maine usko diya de
Maine usko de diya
Maine kharid diya
Maine kharid liya
Woh ro gaya
Woh ro pada
Maine kaam kar liya gaya
Maine kaam kar liya
Usne mujhe bata lena
Usne mujhe bata diya
Woh gir gaya
Woh gir pada
Maine baat samajh di
Maine baat samajh li
Woh chilla gaya
Woh chilla pada
Maine use mana diya
Maine use mana liya
Sentence Patterns
Maine ___ ___ liya.
Usne mujhe ___ ___ diya.
Woh ___ ___ gaya.
Woh ___ ___ pada.
Real World Usage
Maine report bhej di hai.
Pahunch gaya!
Maine order kar liya.
Maine project pura kar liya.
Main nikal gaya.
Photo daal di!
Focus on the Vector
Don't Overuse
Lena vs Dena
Sound Native
Smart Tips
Use 'lena' or 'jana'.
Use 'dena'.
Use 'padna'.
Use 'jana'.
Pronunciation
Vector Stress
The stress usually falls on the vector verb.
Completion
Maine kha liya ↓
Falling intonation for statements.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Lena for Me, Dena for Them.
Visual Association
Imagine holding a sandwich (Lena) vs. handing it to a friend (Dena).
Rhyme
Lena for me, Dena for you, compound verbs are what we do.
Story
I bought a book (kharid liya). I read it (padh liya). I gave it to my friend (de di).
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences about your day using compound verbs.
Cultural Notes
Compound verbs are used heavily in daily speech.
Used to show efficiency.
Very common in texting.
Compound verbs evolved from the need to express aspectual nuances in Indo-Aryan languages.
Conversation Starters
Kya tumne apna kaam kar liya?
Kya tumne khana kha liya?
Tumne yeh kitab kab kharid li?
Woh kyun ro pada?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Maine kaam ___ liya.
Maine khana ___ liya.
Find and fix the mistake:
Woh hans gaya.
Maine kaam kiya -> ?
Do you conjugate the main verb?
A: Kya tumne padh liya? B: Haan, maine ___ liya.
Maine / diya / likh / hai.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesMaine kaam ___ liya.
Maine khana ___ liya.
Find and fix the mistake:
Woh hans gaya.
Maine kaam kiya -> ?
Do you conjugate the main verb?
A: Kya tumne padh liya? B: Haan, maine ___ liya.
Maine / diya / likh / hai.
Lena -> ?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesUsne meri madad ___ (kar + dena - Past M.Sg).
Bachha achanak ro ___ (cry + suddenness).
Select the correct phrase:
Usne so gaya.
Match correctly:
gaya / aa / hai / woh / ghar
Translate into Hindi using 'jana'.
Train chhoot ___ (left/departed).
Where is the compound verb?
Kal main aa gaya hai.
Usne paise gawa ___ (lost/squandered).
Select the softer imperative:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
A helper verb that adds meaning to the main verb.
No, only for emphasis.
No, only specific ones like 'lena', 'dena', 'jana'.
It implies taking the benefit for yourself.
It's used in all registers.
It will sound incorrect to natives.
Use them in daily sentences.
Yes, very common in literature and media.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Separable verbs
Hindi uses two distinct verbs; German uses a prefix.
Auxiliary verbs
Hindi vectors add semantic nuance, not just tense.
Periphrastic constructions
Hindi uses the root form, not the infinitive.
Te-form + auxiliary
Both use a conjunctive form + vector.
Aspectual markers
Hindi uses a full verb as a modifier.
Resultative verb complements
Hindi vectors are more restricted in variety.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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