Hindi Reported Speech: He said, She said (ki)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'ki' to bridge the speaker's statement to the reported content, similar to 'that' in English.
- Place 'ki' immediately after the reporting verb (e.g., usne kaha ki...).
- Adjust pronouns to reflect the perspective of the current speaker.
- Tense shifts are less rigid in Hindi than English; context often dictates the verb form.
Overview
Reported speech, or indirect speech (अप्रत्यक्ष कथन - apratyaksh kathan), is the grammatical structure used to convey what someone else has said, thought, or felt without quoting them directly. At the C1 level, moving beyond basic repetition is essential. You will learn to manipulate perspective, tense, and pronouns to accurately and naturally relay information, which is a cornerstone of sophisticated communication in any language.
In Hindi, this is primarily managed by the conjunction कि (ki), which acts as a bridge between the reporting clause (who spoke) and the reported clause (what was said).
The most critical concept to grasp, and what fundamentally distinguishes Hindi reported speech from English, is the relative stability of tense. English grammar enforces a rule called "backshifting," where the tense of the reported verb is typically shifted into the past (e.g., "I am busy" becomes "He said he was busy"). Hindi, in most cases, does not do this.
It treats the original statement as a self-contained reality, preserving its original tense within the कि (ki) clause. This reflects a different linguistic perspective: you are reporting the content of the speech, not re-contextualizing the event of the speech in your own timeline. Mastering this will make your Hindi sound significantly more native and less like a direct translation from English.
How This Grammar Works
कि (ki) functions as a quotative complementizer, essentially creating a bubble around the original statement. Think of the reporting clause—'उसने कहा' (usne kaha, "he said")—as a frame, and the reported clause—'कि वह व्यस्त है' (ki vah vyast hai, "that he is busy")—as the picture inside that frame.main khush hoon, "I am happy"), his state of happiness is in the present. When you report it, you are reporting on that specific utterance.Rahul ne kaha ki vah khush hai). The happiness (खुश है - khush hai) is still in the present tense because you are reporting the content of a present-tense statement. The only things that must change are the elements that anchor the statement to the speaker's identity and context, namely pronouns and proximal (time/place) words.कि (ki) clause is treated as a noun phrase—an object of the verb 'to say'. Just as you would say 'उसने एक कहानी सुनाई' (usne ek kahani sunai, "He told a story"), you can say 'उसने यह बात कही' (usne yah baat kahi, "He said this thing").कि (ki) clause simply replaces 'a story' or 'this thing' with the full content of what was said. This is why its internal grammar, especially its tense, is preserved.Word Order Rules
[SPEAKER] + [REPORTING VERB] + कि (ki) + [REPORTED CLAUSE]- 1Speaker & Reporting Clause: The sentence begins with the person speaking, followed by the appropriate case marker (usually
ने(ne) for transitive past-tense verbs likeकहना(kahna) andबताना(batana)). If a listener is mentioned, they are marked with theसे(se) postposition.
रिया ने कहा...(Riya ne kaha...- Riya said...)बॉस ने मुझसे पूछा...(Boss ne mujhse pucha...- The boss asked me...)
- 1Reporting Verb: This is the verb of saying, asking, telling, etc. Common verbs include:
कहना(kahna) - to sayबताना(batana) - to tell (implies conveying information)पूछना(puchna) - to askबोलना(bolna) - to speak (more informal thanकहना)
- 1Conjunction
कि(ki): This is the non-negotiable pivot of the sentence. It immediately follows the reporting verb and introduces the content of the speech. Its function is analogous to "that" in English.
- 1Reported Clause: This is the content of what was said. Its internal word order is typically Subject-Object-Verb, just like a standard Hindi sentence. However, the pronouns, possessives, and time/place words are shifted to reflect the new narrator's perspective.
...कि वह कल आएगा।(...ki vah kal aayega.- ...that he will come tomorrow.)
प्रिया ने (मुझसे) कहा कि वह उस दिन दफ़्तर नहीं आएगी।- Speaker/Listener:
प्रिया ने (मुझसे)-Priya ne (mujhse) - Reporting Verb:
कहा-kaha - Conjunction:
कि-ki - Reported Clause:
वह उस दिन दफ़्तर नहीं आएगी-vah us din daftar nahin aayegi(Note the pronounमैं->वहand adverbआज->उस दिनchange).
Formation Pattern
मैं, हम) and second-person (तुम, आप) pronouns must be converted to the third person (वह, वे) from the reporter's perspective. The exact shift depends on who is speaking to whom.
main) | he/she | वह (vah) | When reporting on someone else. |
ham) | they | वे (ve) | When reporting on a group. |
tu/tum) | I/he/she/they | मैं/वह/वे | Depends on who 'you' was. |
aap) | I/he/she/they (form.)| मैं/वह/वे | वे maintains respect. |
mera) | his/her | उसका (uska) | Possessive shift for 'I'. |
hamara) | their | उनका (unka) | Possessive shift for 'we'. |
Neha ne kaha, "Mera bhai aa raha hai.")
नेहा ने कहा कि उसका भाई आ रहा है। (Neha ne kaha ki uska bhai aa raha hai.)
yahan) | there | वहाँ (vahan) |
yah) | that | वह (vah) |
ye) | those | वे (ve) |
aaj) | that day | उस दिन (us din) |
kal) | the previous day | पिछले दिन (pichle din) |
kal) | the next day | अगले दिन (agle din) |
ab) | then | तब (tab) |
Usne kaha, "Main ab jaunga.")
उसने कहा कि वह तब जाएगा। (Usne kaha ki vah tab jayega.)
Main yah project karunga. - I will do this project.)
उसने कहा कि वह वह प्रोजेक्ट करेगा। (Usne kaha ki vah vah project karega. - He said he will do that project.)
Main bimaar hoon. - I am sick.)
रोहन ने कहा था कि वह बीमार था। (Rohan ne kaha tha ki vah bimaar tha. - Rohan had said that he was sick.) Here, using है (hai) would falsely imply he is still sick.
When To Use It
कि (ki) construction is versatile and extends beyond simply reporting speech. It is the primary method for embedding one clause within another as an object of a cognitive or communicative verb. You'll use it constantly in any situation that involves relaying information.- Reporting Thoughts, Beliefs, and Feelings: Whenever you express what you or someone else thinks, believes, or feels,
कि(ki) is your tool. मुझे लगता है कि यह एक अच्छा विचार है।(Mujhe lagta hai ki yah ek accha vichar hai.- I think that this is a good idea.)वह मानती थी कि ईमानदारी सबसे अच्छी नीति है।(Vah maanti thi ki imaandari sabse acchi niti hai.- She believed that honesty is the best policy.)
- Reporting Knowledge or Information: To state a fact that is known, learned, or discovered.
हमें पता चला है कि फ्लाइट लेट हो गई है।(Humein pata chala hai ki flight late ho gayi hai.- We have found out that the flight has been delayed.)क्या तुम्हें मालूम है कि कल छुट्टी है?(Kya tumhein maloom hai ki kal chutti hai?- Do you know that tomorrow is a holiday?)
- In Formal and Professional Communication: In work emails, reports, and formal meetings, using
कि(ki) to report conversations or decisions is standard practice. It provides clarity and maintains a professional tone. मीटिंग में यह निर्णय लिया गया कि हम नई मार्केटिंग रणनीति अपनाएंगे।(Meeting mein yah nirnay liya gaya ki hum nayi marketing ran-niti apnayenge.- It was decided in the meeting that we will adopt the new marketing strategy.)
Common Mistakes
- 1Pronoun Amnesia: This is the most frequent error. Learners forget to shift the pronoun, resulting in them attributing the statement to themselves. This can be comical or disastrous depending on the context.
- Incorrect:
मेरे दोस्त ने कहा कि मैं बहुत थक गया हूँ।(Mere dost ne kaha ki main bahut thak gaya hoon.- My friend said that I am very tired.) - Correct:
मेरे दोस्त ने कहा कि वह बहुत थक गया है।(Mere dost ne kaha ki vah bahut thak gaya hai.- My friend said that he is very tired.)
- 1Unnecessary Backshifting (The English Hangover): Influenced by English, learners often change a present tense
है(hai) to a past tenseथा(tha) when it's not required, violating the 'tense stability' rule.
- Original: "मौसम अच्छा है।" ("The weather is nice.")
- Incorrect:
उसने कहा कि मौसम अच्छा था।(Usne kaha ki mausam accha tha.- He said the weather was nice.) This implies the weather is no longer nice. - Correct (usually):
उसने कहा कि मौसम अच्छा है।(Usne kaha ki mausam accha hai.- He said the weather is nice.)
- 1The
कल(kal) Ambiguity:कल(kal) means both 'yesterday' and 'tomorrow'. In reported speech, this ambiguity must be resolved to avoid confusion.
- Ambiguous:
उसने कहा कि वह कल आएगा।(Usne kaha ki vah kal aayega.- Does this mean the day after he spoke, or the day after today?) - Clear:
उसने कहा कि वह अगले दिन आएगा।(Usne kaha ki vah agle din aayega.- He said that he would come the next day.) - Clear:
उसने कहा कि वह पिछले दिन आया था।(Usne kaha ki vah pichle din aaya tha.- He said that he had come the previous day.)
- 1Mixing Imperative and
कि(ki) Structures: Commands and requests have their own structure (infinitive +को) and do not useकि(ki). Mixing them is a common structural error.
- Incorrect:
माँ ने मुझसे कहा कि बाज़ार जाओ।(Maa ne mujhse kaha ki bazaar jao.) - Correct:
माँ ने मुझसे बाज़ार जाने को कहा।(Maa ne mujhse bazaar jaane ko kaha.)
Contrast With Similar Patterns
कि (ki) structure is only half the battle. You must also know when not to use it and what to use instead. The main contrasts are with commands, requests, and questions.उसने कहा कि वह तैयार है। (Usne kaha ki vah taiyar hai. - He said that he is ready.) | Uses कि (ki), preserves tense. |उसने मुझे बैठने को कहा। (Usne mujhe baithne ko kaha. - He told me to sit.) | No कि (ki). Uses infinitive + को (ko). |उसने पूछा कि क्या मैं आऊँगा। (Usne pucha ki kya main aunga. - He asked if I would come.) | Uses कि क्या (ki kya) to mean "if"/"whether". |उसने पूछा कि ट्रेन कब आएगी। (Usne pucha ki train kab aayegi. - He asked when the train will arrive.) | Uses कि + the original WH-word (कब, क्यों, कहाँ). |कि (ki). The key difference for commands is the shift to the infinitive construction (जाने को, करने को, बोलने को). This reflects a change in mood from indicative (stating a fact) to jussive (issuing a command)....ने को कहा as a single unit meaning "told to do [verb]".Real Conversations
Let's see how these patterns appear in natural, modern contexts.
Scenario 1
- Anjali: तुम पार्टी में आ रही हो? (Tum party mein aa rahi ho? - Are you coming to the party?)
- Pooja: हाँ, लेकिन शायद थोड़ी देर से। (Haan, lekin shayad thodi der se. - Yes, but maybe a little late.)
- Reporting this to another friend: पूजा ने बोला कि वो आएगी पर शायद थोड़ी लेट हो जाए। (Pooja ne bola ki vo aayegi par shayad thodi late ho jaaye. - Pooja said that she'll come but might be a bit late.) Note the informal बोला (bola) and the natural integration of the subjunctive हो जाए (ho jaaye).
Scenario 2
Subject
प्रिय टीम,
मैनेजर ने सूचित किया है कि हमें यह प्रोजेक्ट शुक्रवार तक पूरा करना होगा।
(Priye Team, Manager ne suchit kiya hai ki humein yah project shukrawar tak poora karna hoga. - Dear Team, The manager has informed that we will have to complete this project by Friday.)
Here, सूचित किया है कि (suchit kiya hai ki) is a formal way of saying "has informed that," perfectly suited for professional communication.
Scenario 3
- Parent: बेटा, घर पहुँचकर फ़ोन करना। (Beta, ghar pahunchkar phone karna. - Son, call when you reach home.)
- Reporting this to a sibling: पापा ने मुझे घर पहुँचकर फ़ोन करने को कहा है। (Papa ne mujhe ghar pahunchkar phone karne ko kaha hai. - Dad has told me to call after reaching home.) This correctly uses the infinitive करने को (karne ko) for a command, not the कि (ki) structure.
Quick FAQ
कि (ki) for statements?In standard written and spoken Hindi, yes. Leaving it out is grammatically incorrect. In very rapid, informal speech or poetry, you might hear it elided, but as a learner, you should consider it mandatory for statements and questions.
The tense remains in the simple present, as the truth is timeless. मेरे शिक्षक ने सिखाया कि पृथ्वी सूर्य के चारों ओर घूमती है। (Mere shikshak ne sikhaya ki prithvi surya ke charon or ghoomti hai. - My teacher taught that the Earth revolves around the sun.) Backshifting this to घूमती थी would be illogical.
आप (aap)?You maintain the respect by using the formal third-person plural वे (ve) or उन्होंने (unhonne). For example, if a boss says to you, "आप यह काम कीजिए" (Aap yah kaam kijiye), you would report it as: बॉस ने मुझसे कहा कि मैं वह काम करूँ। (Boss ne mujhse kaha ki main vah kaam karoon.) If reporting what was said about a respected person, the pronoun shift is direct: "He is very experienced" -> उन्होंने कहा कि वे बहुत अनुभवी हैं। (Unhonne kaha ki ve bahut anubhavi hain.)
The logic remains the same. The reporting verb's tense does not affect the reported clause's tense. वह कहेगा कि वह व्यस्त है। (Vah kahega ki vah vyast hai. - He will say that he is busy.) The statement of being busy is still encapsulated in its own present-tense reality.
Reported Speech Structure
| Subject | Reporting Verb | Connector | Reported Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Usne
|
kaha
|
ki
|
vah aa raha hai
|
|
Maine
|
bataya
|
ki
|
main busy hoon
|
|
Usne
|
pucha
|
ki
|
tum kahan ho
|
|
Ve
|
sochte hain
|
ki
|
yeh sahi hai
|
|
Usne
|
daava kiya
|
ki
|
vah sach bol raha hai
|
|
Maine
|
maana
|
ki
|
yeh mushkil hai
|
Meanings
The 'ki' particle acts as a subordinating conjunction, linking a reporting clause to the content being reported.
Direct Reporting
Reporting a statement made by someone else.
“राम ने कहा कि वह बीमार है।”
“सीता ने बताया कि उसे देर हो जाएगी।”
Reporting Thoughts/Beliefs
Reporting what someone thinks or believes.
“मुझे लगता है कि यह सही है।”
“उसने सोचा कि वह जीत जाएगा।”
Reporting Questions
Reporting an inquiry indirectly.
“उसने पूछा कि तुम कहाँ जा रहे हो।”
“मैंने पूछा कि क्या तुम आओगे।”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
Sub + Verb + ki + Clause
|
Usne kaha ki vah khush hai.
|
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Negative
|
Sub + Verb + ki + Clause (with nahi)
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Usne kaha ki vah nahi aayega.
|
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Question
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Sub + Pucha + ki + Interrogative
|
Usne pucha ki tum kahan ho.
|
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Thought
|
Sub + Socha + ki + Clause
|
Maine socha ki yeh aasaan hai.
|
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Formal
|
Sub + Spasht kiya + ki + Clause
|
Usne spasht kiya ki yeh zaroori hai.
|
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Past
|
Sub + Bataya + ki + Clause
|
Usne bataya ki usne kaam kar liya.
|
Formality Spectrum
Unhone kaha ki ve aa rahe hain. (Reporting a friend's arrival)
Usne kaha ki vah aa raha hai. (Reporting a friend's arrival)
Usne bola ki woh aa raha hai. (Reporting a friend's arrival)
Usne bola ki aa raha hai. (Reporting a friend's arrival)
The 'ki' Bridge
Reporting Verbs
- kaha said
- bataya told
- pucha asked
Reported Content
- vah aa raha hai he is coming
- yeh sahi hai this is correct
Examples by Level
उसने कहा कि वह आएगा।
He said that he will come.
मैंने कहा कि यह अच्छा है।
I said that this is good.
उसने कहा कि वह खुश है।
He said that he is happy.
उसने कहा कि वह घर जा रहा है।
He said that he is going home.
उसने बताया कि वह कल नहीं आएगा।
He told that he will not come tomorrow.
उसने पूछा कि तुम कहाँ हो।
He asked where you are.
माँ ने कहा कि खाना तैयार है।
Mother said that the food is ready.
उसने सोचा कि यह आसान है।
He thought that this is easy.
शिक्षक ने कहा कि कल परीक्षा होगी।
The teacher said that there will be an exam tomorrow.
उसने मुझे बताया कि वह काम कर रहा था।
He told me that he was working.
मैंने सोचा कि शायद वह नहीं आएगा।
I thought that perhaps he will not come.
उसने पूछा कि क्या तुम आ सकते हो।
He asked if you can come.
अधिकारी ने स्पष्ट किया कि नियम बदल गए हैं।
The official clarified that the rules have changed.
उसने दावा किया कि वह निर्दोष है।
He claimed that he is innocent.
मुझे लगा कि यह एक अच्छा विचार होगा।
I felt that it would be a good idea.
उसने जानना चाहा कि क्या यह संभव है।
He wanted to know if this is possible.
उसने तर्क दिया कि यह नीति अनुचित है।
He argued that this policy is unfair.
प्रबंधक ने संकेत दिया कि पदोन्नति मिल सकती है।
The manager hinted that a promotion might be possible.
उसने स्वीकार किया कि उसने गलती की थी।
He admitted that he had made a mistake.
उसने जोर देकर कहा कि यह काम आज ही पूरा होना चाहिए।
He insisted that this work must be completed today.
उसने इस बात पर बल दिया कि एकता ही सफलता की कुंजी है।
He emphasized that unity is the key to success.
उसने यह मानने से इनकार कर दिया कि वह गलत था।
He refused to accept that he was wrong.
उसने यह सुनिश्चित किया कि सभी को जानकारी मिल जाए।
He ensured that everyone gets the information.
उसने यह कल्पना भी नहीं की थी कि परिणाम इतना अच्छा होगा।
He had not even imagined that the result would be so good.
Easily Confused
Learners mix up the pronoun usage.
The conjunction 'ki' (that) sounds like the possessive 'ki' (of).
Learners use them interchangeably.
Common Mistakes
Usne kaha vah aa raha hai.
Usne kaha ki vah aa raha hai.
Usne kaha ki main aa raha hoon.
Usne kaha ki vah aa raha hai.
Usne kaha ki aa raha hai.
Usne kaha ki vah aa raha hai.
Usne kaha ki vah aayega kal.
Usne kaha ki vah kal aayega.
Usne pucha ki tum kahan ho?
Usne pucha ki tum kahan ho.
Usne bataya ki vah gaya tha kal.
Usne bataya ki vah kal gaya tha.
Usne kaha ki vah nahi aana chahta.
Usne kaha ki vah nahi aana chahta hai.
Usne kaha ki vah aa gaya hoga.
Usne kaha ki vah aa gaya hai.
Maine socha ki vah aayega.
Maine socha tha ki vah aayega.
Usne pucha ki kya main aa sakta hoon.
Usne pucha ki kya vah aa sakta hai.
Usne kaha ki main wahan ja raha tha.
Usne kaha ki vah wahan ja raha tha.
Usne spasht kiya ki yeh zaroori hai.
Usne spasht kiya tha ki yeh zaroori tha.
Usne kaha ki woh aayega.
Usne kaha ki vah aayega.
Sentence Patterns
___ ne kaha ki ___.
___ ne pucha ki ___ kahan hai?
Mujhe lagta hai ki ___.
Usne spasht kiya ki ___.
Real World Usage
Usne msg kiya ki woh aa raha hai.
Manager ne kaha ki mujhe kal aana hai.
News mein kaha ki baarish hogi.
Usne bataya ki order ready hai.
Guide ne kaha ki yahan mat jao.
Papa ne kaha ki hum kal jayenge.
Pronoun Check
Don't Over-Shift
Use 'ki' for Thoughts
Register Matters
Smart Tips
Remember to remove the question mark from the reported clause.
Use 'lagta hai' or 'socha' to introduce your inner monologue.
Always check the pronoun shift first.
Use 'spasht kiya' (clarified) instead of 'kaha' (said).
Pronunciation
Ki
The 'ki' is pronounced with a short 'i' sound, like the 'i' in 'bit'.
Reporting clause
Usne kaha ki... ↗
Rising intonation on 'ki' indicates more information is coming.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
K-I: Keep Information linked with 'ki'.
Visual Association
Imagine a bridge labeled 'ki' connecting two islands: the Speaker's Island and the Reported Message Island.
Rhyme
When you want to say what they said, use 'ki' to keep the thread.
Story
Rahul told me he was busy. I reported this to my boss. I said, 'Rahul ne kaha ki vah busy hai.' The 'ki' made it easy to pass the message along.
Word Web
Challenge
For the next 5 minutes, report everything you hear someone say using 'ki'.
Cultural Notes
In informal North Indian speech, 'ki' is often used even when it's not strictly necessary, acting as a filler.
In formal writing, 'ki' is essential for maintaining clarity in long, complex sentences.
Younger speakers often replace 'kaha' with 'bola' and 'vah' with 'woh'.
The 'ki' particle is derived from Persian influence on Hindi, serving as a subordinating conjunction.
Conversation Starters
Tumne kya suna?
Kya tumne Rahul se baat ki?
Manager ne meeting mein kya kaha?
Tumhare dost ne kya socha?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Usne kaha ___ vah aa raha hai.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Usne kaha ki main aa raha hoon.
Direct: 'Main busy hoon.' (Usne kaha)
Hindi requires tense backshifting in reported speech.
A: Rahul ne kya kaha? B: Usne kaha ___.
Order: ki / vah / kaha / Usne / aa raha hai
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesUsne kaha ___ vah aa raha hai.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Usne kaha ki main aa raha hoon.
Direct: 'Main busy hoon.' (Usne kaha)
Hindi requires tense backshifting in reported speech.
A: Rahul ne kya kaha? B: Usne kaha ___.
Order: ki / vah / kaha / Usne / aa raha hai
Match: 1. Kaha, 2. Bataya, 3. Pucha
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesसीता ने कहा कि वह ___ (today) बाज़ार जाएगी।
She said she is busy.
Arrange: [सोने, उसने, को, कहा, मुझे]
उसने कहा कि 'यह' मेरा घर है। (Indirect)
The Principal said, 'I am satisfied.'
Match the following:
उसने पूछा कि तुम ___ जा रहे हो।
He said that he was coming. (Original: I am coming)
They said they have finished the work.
Arrange: [नहीं, कि, वह, कहा, आएगा, उसने]
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
Yes, in formal and standard Hindi, 'ki' is the required connector for reported speech.
Usually no. Hindi is more flexible than English regarding tense shifts in reported speech.
Use 'ki' followed by the question word or 'kya'. Example: 'Usne pucha ki tum kahan ho.'
Yes, it is very common with verbs like 'sochna' (to think) or 'lagna' (to feel).
You are likely keeping the original speaker's pronoun. You must shift it to the reporter's perspective.
No, they are homophones. The conjunction 'ki' connects clauses; the possessive 'ki' connects nouns.
Absolutely. It is the standard way to report information in reports, essays, and news.
Your sentence will sound fragmented and grammatically incorrect to native speakers.
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In Other Languages
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que
French has complex tense sequence rules that are absent in Hindi.
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German verb placement is strictly at the end of the clause, unlike Hindi.
to
Japanese 'to' is placed after the entire clause, while 'ki' is placed before.
anna
Arabic grammar is highly inflected, whereas Hindi is more analytical.
shuo
Chinese lacks the specific subordinating conjunction structure of Hindi.
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