Asking Favors with 'Dena' (Give)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Add 'dena' (to give) after the root of a verb to show you are doing an action for someone else.
- Use the verb root + dena: 'karna' (to do) becomes 'kar dena' (to do for someone).
- Conjugate only the 'dena' part: 'maine kaam kar diya' (I did the work).
- Use this for favors or actions directed toward others: 'kripya darwaza khol dijiye' (Please open the door).
Overview
In Hindi, the auxiliary verb देना (dena), meaning 'to give' in its primary sense, functions fundamentally to modify the meaning of a main verb. When used as an auxiliary, dena loses its literal meaning and instead imparts a crucial nuance: the action is performed for the benefit of someone else, completely or thoroughly, or with an outward direction away from the subject. This grammatical construction, known as a compound verb (संयुक्त क्रिया – sanyukt kriya), is indispensable for natural and idiomatic Hindi, elevating expression beyond simple, direct statements.
Mastering Root + dena (क्रिया धातु + देना) allows learners to convey altruism, finality, or outward focus in their actions, making their language more expressive and less robotic.
Root + dena is particularly common in requests and instructions, transforming a direct command like भेजो (bhejo - "Send!") into a more polite and contextually appropriate भेज दो (bhej do - "Please send [for me/outwards]"). The auxiliary dena thus acts as a linguistic marker, signaling that the subject's action has a recipient or a definitive impact beyond the immediate act itself. This pattern is essential for communicating effectively in a wide array of social interactions, from asking favors to reporting completed tasks.
Conjugation Table
| Tense/Mood | Informal Singular (तू) | Informal Plural (तुम) | Formal/Polite (आप) | Neutral (वह/वे) | Example (Masculine) | Example (Feminine) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| :--------------- | :--------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | ||
| Imperative | दे (de) | दो (do) | दीजिए (deejiye) | - | कर दो (kar do) | कर दो (kar do) | ||
| Present Indef. | देता है (deta hai) | देते हो (dete ho) | देते हैं (dete hain) | देता है (deta hai) | वह किताब दे देता है (deti hai) | वह किताब दे देती है (deti hai) | ||
| Past Indef. | दिया (diya) | दिए (diye) | दिए (diye) | दिया (diya) | उसने काम कर दिया (kar diya) | उसने कॉपी दे दी (de di) | ||
| Future Indef. | देगा (dega) | दोगे (doge) | देंगे (denge) | देगा (dega) | मैं बता दूँगा (bataa doongaa) | मैं बता दूँगी (bataa doongee) | ||
| Subjunctive | दूँ (doon) | दो (do) | दें (den) | दे (de) | शायद वह देख दे (dekh de) | शायद वह देख दे (dekh de) |
How This Grammar Works
रंजक क्रिया - ranjak kriya). The main verb (मुख्य क्रिया - mukhya kriya) carries the primary semantic content (the action), while the auxiliary verb dena (सहायक क्रिया - sahayak kriya) adds a specific semantic and pragmatic layer of meaning. Unlike typical auxiliary verbs that mark only tense or aspect, dena profoundly influences the action's implications.dena can be categorized into three primary functions:- 1Benefactive/Altruistic Action: The most frequent interpretation,
denaindicates that the action is performed for the benefit of another person or entity. It implies a service, a favor, or an act of generosity. For example,मेरा काम कर दो(mera kaam kar do - "Do my work for me"). Here,कर दोsignifies doing the work as a favor to the speaker.
- 1Completive/Intensive Action:
denacan also emphasize the completion, thoroughness, or definitive nature of an action. It suggests that the action is carried out fully, to its natural conclusion, or with a certain intensity. Considerयह दरवाज़ा खोल दो(yah darwaza khol do - "Open this door completely/definitively"). Theदोhere adds the sense of thoroughly opening the door, not just partially.
- 1Outward-Directed Action: This function describes actions that are directed away from the subject or result in something being released/dispatched outward. This is particularly evident with verbs of sending, throwing, or informing. For instance,
उसे यह बता दो(usse yah bata do - "Inform him/tell him this [sending information outward]"). Theदोreinforces the idea of transmitting the information.
dena transforms a neutral verb into one imbued with social or emphatic meaning. It is not merely an optional addition but a fundamental aspect of expressing natural, communicative intent in Hindi.Formation Pattern
dena is highly systematic and follows a clear, predictable pattern. This pattern applies across virtually all transitive verbs (verbs that take a direct object) and some intransitive verbs (verbs that do not take a direct object) when the nuance of completion or outward direction is emphasized.
dena (as Auxiliary)
करना - karna - to do, लिखना - likhna - to write, भेजना - bhejna - to send).
-ना (-na) to obtain the verb root (e.g., कर - kar, लिख - likh, भेज - bhej).
dena: Place the verb root immediately before the conjugated form of dena. The specific conjugation of dena will depend on the desired tense, mood, gender, and number, as shown in the Conjugation Table.
कर, लिख, भेज, etc.) remains absolutely invariant. It does not change for tense, gender, or number. All grammatical inflections are carried solely by the auxiliary verb dena. This simplifies the learning process once the root is identified. For instance, you would say मैंने यह काम कर दिया (maine yah kaam kar diya - "I did this work [completely/for someone]") where दिया is masculine singular to agree with काम (kaam - work, masculine singular). If the object were feminine, मैंने यह कहानी लिख दी (maine yah kahaani likh di - "I wrote this story [completely/for someone]"), then दी (feminine singular) would agree with कहानी (kahaani - story, feminine singular).
When To Use It
Root + dena construction is crucial for speaking natural, nuanced Hindi. Its usage extends beyond mere grammar; it reflects social conventions and emphatic expression. Here are the primary contexts where you should use it:- 1Requests and Favors (Benefactive Action):
dena adds politeness and indicates the favor. Without it, requests can sound abrupt or like commands.यह फ़ाइल मुझे भेज दीजिए।(Yah file mujhe bhej deejiye. - "Please send this file to me.") (Formal)ज़रा मेरा सामान उठा दो।(Zara mera samaan utha do. - "Please pick up my luggage [for me].") (Informal)क्या आप मेरी थोड़ी मदद कर देंगे?(Kya aap meri thodi madad kar denge? - "Would you help me a little [as a favor]?")
- 1Completion or Thoroughness of an Action (Completive Action):
dena can emphasize that an action has been carried out fully, completely, or to its natural conclusion. It adds a sense of finality to the verb.मैंने अपना होमवर्क ख़त्म कर दिया है।(Maine apna homework khatm kar diya hai. - "I have finished my homework [completely].")उसने सारे सवाल हल कर दिए।(Usne saare sawaal hal kar diye. - "He solved all the questions [thoroughly].")बारिश ने सारे रास्ते धो दिए।(Baarish ne saare raaste dho diye. - "The rain washed away all the roads [completely].")
- 1Outward Direction or Dispersal (Outward-Directed Action):
dena reinforces this outward trajectory or dispersal. This is common with verbs of sending, throwing, or distributing.मैसेज फॉरवर्ड कर दो।(Message forward kar do. - "Forward the message [out to others].")उसने गेंद फेंक दी।(Usne gend phenk di. - "He threw the ball [away/outwards].")शिक्षक ने बच्चों को किताबें बांट दीं।(Shikshak ne bachchon ko kitaaben baant deen. - "The teacher distributed the books to the children [outwardly].")
- 1Reporting an Action Done for Someone Else: When you report an action you performed for another's benefit,
denais the natural choice.
मैंने उसे सब कुछ बता दिया।(Maine usse sab kuch bata diya. - "I told him everything [for his information/benefit].")मैंने उसकी शिकायत लिख दी।(Maine uski shikaayat likh di. - "I wrote down her complaint [for her].")
Root + dena when the action is primarily for the speaker's own benefit or if it's an intransitive action without a clear outward direction or completion to emphasize. For example, you wouldn't say मैं खा देता हूँ (main khaa deta hoon) for "I eat," unless you are eating on behalf of someone else or performing the action with extreme finality, which is an unusual context. For self-benefiting actions, Root + lena is often used (see Contrast section).Common Mistakes
Root + dena. Understanding these common errors and their underlying reasons is critical for accurate and natural Hindi.- 1Double Conjugation of Verbs:
dena carries the inflection for tense, gender, and number. The main verb must remain in its root form.- Incorrect:
मैं यह काम करूँगा दूँगा।(Main yah kaam karoonga doongaa. - combining future tense of both verbs) - Correct:
मैं यह काम कर दूँगा।(Main yah kaam kar doongaa. - "I will do this work [for you/completely].")करis the root, andदूँगाis the future tense ofdena.
- 1Incorrect Agreement in Past Tense (with
नेconstruction):
ने postposition with the subject), the auxiliary dena agrees with the direct object, not the subject. Learners often incorrectly make it agree with the subject, especially when the object's gender is different from their own.- Incorrect:
मैंने चाय बना दिया।(Maine chai bana diya.) (If the speaker is male, they might default to masculineदिया, butचाय- chai - tea is feminine). - Correct:
मैंने चाय बना दी।(Maine chai bana di. - "I made tea [for someone/completely].") Here,दी(feminine singular) correctly agrees withचाय(feminine singular). - Incorrect:
उसने सारे पत्र लिख दिए।(Usne saare patr likh diye.) (If the subject is female, they might use feminineदीं, butपत्र- patr - letters is masculine plural). - Correct:
उसने सारे पत्र लिख दिए।(Usne saare patr likh diye. - "He/She wrote all the letters [completely].")दिए(masculine plural) agrees withपत्र(masculine plural).
- 1Using
denafor Self-Benefiting Actions:
dena implies you're doing it for someone else. For such actions, Root + lena (लेना - lena - to take) is typically the appropriate auxiliary.- Incorrect:
मैं एक नया फ़ोन ख़रीद दूँगा।(Main ek naya phone khareed doongaa.) (This implies you'll buy it for someone else). - Correct:
मैं एक नया फ़ोन ख़रीद लूँगा।(Main ek naya phone khareed loongaa. - "I will buy a new phone [for myself].")
- 1Applying
denato Intransitive Verbs Inappropriately:
dena (e.g., सो जाना (so jaana) - to fall asleep suddenly, though जाना - jaana is the auxiliary here), it's generally unsuitable for simple, internal intransitive actions that lack an outward effect or emphasis on completion relevant to another.- Incorrect:
वह गिर देगा।(Vah gir degaa. - He will fall for someone/completely - this usually takesजानाas auxiliary:गिर जाएगाgir jaaegaa - he will fall down). - Incorrect:
बच्चा रो देगा।(Bachchaa ro degaa. - The child will cry for someone/completely - this usually takesजानाas auxiliary:रो जाएगाro jaaegaa - the child will cry [suddenly/uncontrollably]).
- 1Confusing Simple Verb with Compound Verb:
dena when a simple verb would suffice, leading to unnatural speech. dena adds a specific nuance (favor, completion, outwardness). If that nuance isn't present, the simple verb is often better.पढ़ाओ(padhaao) - "Teach!" (Neutral command)पढ़ा दो(padhaa do) - "Teach [them for me/completely]!" (Implies a favor or thorough teaching).
Contrast With Similar Patterns
Root + dena construction is one of several compound verb patterns in Hindi, each contributing distinct semantic nuances. The most direct and frequently contrasted pattern is Root + lena (lena - to take). Understanding their opposition is key to choosing the correct expression.Root + dena vs. Root + lena:Root + dena (देना) | Root + lena (लेना) |यह कविता पढ़ दो। (Yah kavita padh do. - "Read this poem aloud [for others to hear / to complete the task].") | यह कविता पढ़ लो। (Yah kavita padh lo. - "Read this poem [for your own understanding / to yourself].") |उसका पता लिख दो। (Uska pata likh do. - "Write down his address [for me].") | अपना नाम लिख लो। (Apna naam likh lo. - "Write down your own name [for yourself].") |मेरे लिए एक किताब ख़रीद दो। (Mere liye ek kitaab khareed do. - "Buy a book for me.") | अपने लिए एक किताब ख़रीद लो। (Apne liye ek kitaab khareed lo. - "Buy a book for yourself.") |dena is like spending money (giving out), and lena is like earning or receiving money (taking in).Root + dena vs. Simple Verb:Root + dena adds specific nuance, a simple verb without an auxiliary is often grammatically correct but lacks the same social or emphatic weight.dena |भेजो (bhejo) | "Send!" (Direct command) | "Send [for me/outwards]!" (Polite request, favor, outward direction, or completion) |भेज दो (bhej do) | "Send [for me/outwards]!" | |लिखो (likho) | "Write!" (Neutral command) | "Write [for me/completely]!" (Favor, thoroughness, or writing for someone else's record) |लिख दो (likh do) | "Write [for me/completely]!" | |Root + dena often reflects the speaker's intent and the social context. Using dena makes communication feel more natural and considerate in many situations.जाना (jaana - to go), पड़ना (padna - to fall), उठना (uthna - to rise), etc., each contributing a unique shade of meaning (e.g., कर जाना - kar jaana for sudden completion; खा जाना - khaa jaana for eating completely/swallowing). While dena focuses on benefactive, completive, or outward action, जाना often indicates suddenness, involuntariness, or complete transformation (e.g., वह सो गया - vah so gayaa - "He fell asleep [suddenly/completely]").Real Conversations
Root + dena is ubiquitous in everyday Hindi, spanning formal and informal registers, digital and spoken communication. Observing its use in real-world contexts helps solidify understanding and promotes natural adoption.
1. Casual Conversation/Texting (Informal तुम or तू forms):
This is where Root + do (-दो) or Root + de (-दे) shines. It adds warmth and an expectation of cooperation between friends or family.
- Friend A: आज डिनर पर क्या बना रहा है? (Aaj dinner par kya banaa rahaa hai? - "What are you making for dinner today?")
- Friend B: सोच रहा हूँ कुछ चाइनीज़ बना दूँ। (Soch rahaa hoon kuch Chinese banaa doon. - "I'm thinking of making some Chinese [for us/to finish].")
- Texting: मुझे वो फ़ोटो भेज दे/दो जल्दी! (Mujhe woh photo bhej de/do jaldi! - "Send me that photo quickly [for me]!")
- Asking a roommate: क्या तुम मेरा लैपटॉप चार्ज कर दोगे? (Kya tum mera laptop charge kar doge? - "Will you charge my laptop [for me]?")
2. Formal/Professional Contexts (Polite आप forms):
In professional settings, Root + deejiye (-दीजिए) or Root + denge (-देंगे) is crucial for politeness and respect. It softens requests and clarifies responsibilities.
- Colleague to superior: सर, यह रिपोर्ट मैं आपको कल सुबह तक भेज दूँगा। (Sir, yah report main aapko kal subah tak bhej doongaa. - "Sir, I will send this report to you by tomorrow morning [for your benefit].")
- Customer service: कृपया अपना ऑर्डर नंबर बता दीजिए। (Kripya apna order number bataa deejiye. - "Please tell me your order number [for our record/for our benefit].")
- Manager to employee: यह काम आज शाम तक ख़त्म कर दीजिए। (Yah kaam aaj shaam tak khatm kar deejiye. - "Please finish this work by this evening [completely/for the company].")
3. Narrating Completed Actions:
When recounting events where an action was completed or performed for another, Root + diya/di/diye/deen (-दिया/-दी/-दिए/-दीं) is naturally used.
- मैंने उसे पूरी सच्चाई बता दी थी। (Maine usse poori sachchaai bataa di thi. - "I had told him the whole truth [for his information].")
- पुलिस ने चोर को पकड़ लिया और उसे जेल भेज दिया। (Police ne chor ko pakad liya aur usse jail bhej diya. - "The police caught the thief and sent him to jail [outwardly].")
- उसने अपनी सारी पुरानी किताबें दान कर दीं। (Usne apni saari puraani kitaaben daan kar deen. - "He/She donated all his/her old books [away].")
These examples illustrate that Root + dena isn't just about grammatically correct sentences; it's about communicating effectively, respectfully, and with appropriate emphasis, mirroring how native speakers express actions and intentions.
Progressive Practice
Mastering Root + dena requires consistent and varied practice. Move beyond rote memorization to contextual application. Here’s a progressive approach:
Sentence Transformation (Simple to Compound):
Start with simple sentences using direct verbs and transform them to incorporate Root + dena, focusing on the added nuance. This forces you to consider the specific meaning dena imparts.
- Example: मुझे फ़ोन भेजो। (Mujhe phone bhejo. - "Send me the phone.")
- Transform: मुझे फ़ोन भेज दो। (Mujhe phone bhej do. - "Please send me the phone [as a favor/outwardly].") (Highlights the benefactive aspect).
Fill-in-the-Blanks with Contextual Clues:
Work with exercises where you must choose between a simple verb, Root + dena, or Root + lena based on the context provided. The context should clearly indicate whether the action is for self, for others, or merely a neutral statement.
Role-Playing Scenarios:
Engage in role-play exercises focusing on common interactive situations:
- Asking for favors:
Conjugation of 'Dena' (to give)
| Tense | Subject | Verb Root | Dena Form |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Present
|
Main
|
kar
|
deta hoon
|
|
Present
|
Tum
|
kar
|
dete ho
|
|
Present
|
Aap
|
kar
|
dete hain
|
|
Past
|
Maine
|
kar
|
diya
|
|
Future
|
Main
|
kar
|
doonga
|
|
Imperative
|
Aap
|
kar
|
dijiye
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Meanings
The verb 'dena' acts as a vector verb, indicating that the action is performed for the benefit of another person.
Benefactive Action
Performing an action for someone else's benefit.
“Maine uske liye khana bana diya.”
“Kya tum mujhe pani pila doge?”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Root + Dena
|
Main kar deta hoon
|
|
Negative
|
Root + Nahi + Dena
|
Main nahi kar deta
|
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Interrogative
|
Kya + Root + Dena?
|
Kya tum kar doge?
|
|
Past
|
Ne + Root + Diya
|
Maine kar diya
|
|
Polite
|
Root + Dijiye
|
Kripya kar dijiye
|
|
Future
|
Root + Dunga/Denge
|
Main kar dunga
|
Formality Spectrum
Kripya mujhe bata dijiye. (Asking for info)
Mujhe bata do. (Asking for info)
Bata de. (Asking for info)
Bata na! (Asking for info)
The Dena Benefactive Flow
Beneficiary
- Mere liye For me
- Aapke liye For you
Verb
- Kar dena Do for
- Likh dena Write for
Examples by Level
Mujhe pani de do.
Give me water.
Ye kaam kar do.
Do this work.
Chitti likh do.
Write the letter.
Khana kha lo.
Eat the food.
Kya aap mujhe bata denge?
Will you tell me?
Maine use paise de diye.
I gave him money.
Usne meri madad kar di.
He helped me.
Kripya darwaza khol dijiye.
Please open the door.
Main aapke liye ye file taiyaar kar deta hoon.
I will prepare this file for you.
Kya aapne mera kaam kar diya?
Have you done my work?
Usne mujhe rasta dikha diya.
He showed me the way.
Main aapko sab samjha deta hoon.
I will explain everything to you.
Agar aap chahein, toh main ye project khatam kar deta hoon.
If you want, I will finish this project.
Usne bina kahe mera kaam kar diya.
He did my work without being asked.
Kya aapne meri baat maan li?
Did you listen to me?
Main aapke liye ye sab manage kar dunga.
I will manage all this for you.
Usne bade pyar se mujhe sab samjha diya.
He explained everything to me with great love.
Aap chinta mat kijiye, main sab sambhal leta hoon.
Don't worry, I will handle everything.
Maine use sahi raasta dikha diya tha.
I had shown him the right path.
Kya aapne meri darkhwast par gaur kar diya?
Have you considered my request?
Usne apni saari sampatti daan kar di.
He donated all his wealth.
Maine use apni galti ka ehsaas dila diya.
I made him realize his mistake.
Unhone mujhe is mushkil se nikaal diya.
They pulled me out of this difficulty.
Main aapke liye ye sab kar dene ka vachan deta hoon.
I promise to do all this for you.
Easily Confused
Dena is for others, Lena is for yourself.
Simple verbs are facts, compound verbs are favors.
Forgetting 'ne' in past tense.
Common Mistakes
Main karna deta hoon
Main kar deta hoon
Main kar diya
Maine kar diya
Main kar deta
Main kar deta hoon
Tum kar do
Tum kar dete ho
Kya tum kar diya?
Kya tumne kar diya?
Main kar dungi
Main kar dunga
Usne kar deta
Usne kar diya
Maine uske liye kar diya hoon
Maine uske liye kar diya
Woh kar dene wala hai
Woh kar dene wala hai
Main kar dene chahta hoon
Main kar dena chahta hoon
Maine sab kar dene ka koshish ki
Maine sab kar dene ki koshish ki
Usne mujhe bol diya
Usne mujhe bata diya
Main kar diya hota
Main kar deta
Sentence Patterns
Main aapke liye ___ kar deta hoon.
Kya aap ___ dijiye?
Maine ___ kar diya.
Woh mere liye ___ dega.
Real World Usage
Bata dena!
Main ye project handle kar leta hoon.
Mujhe pani pila dijiye.
Rasta dikha dijiye.
Share kar dena!
Order deliver kar dijiye.
Focus on the root
Don't over-conjugate
Use for politeness
Be helpful
Smart Tips
Always use 'dijiye' to be extra polite.
Remember 'ne' + root + diya.
Use 'Main ___ deta hoon'.
Use 'Kya aapne ___ kar diya?'
Pronunciation
Dena
The 'd' is soft, dental. The 'e' is like 'ay' in 'say'.
Request
Bata dijiye? ↑
Rising intonation for polite requests.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Dena' as a 'Gift'—you are giving the action as a gift to someone else.
Visual Association
Imagine handing a heavy box (the action) to a friend. You are 'giving' (dena) the effort to them.
Rhyme
When you want to show you care, add 'dena' to the air.
Story
Rohan was tired. Priya said, 'I will write the report for you.' She used 'likh dena'. Rohan felt happy because she gave him the gift of time.
Word Web
Challenge
For the next 5 minutes, try to turn every request you make into a 'dena' sentence.
Cultural Notes
Using 'dena' is seen as a sign of being helpful and polite.
In offices, 'dena' is used to show you are taking ownership of a task.
Often shortened in text messages.
Derived from the Sanskrit 'dā' (to give).
Conversation Starters
Kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?
Kya aap mujhe rasta bata denge?
Kya aapne mera kaam kar diya?
Main aapke liye kya kar sakta hoon?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Main aapke liye kaam ___.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Main chitti likhna diya.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Please tell me.
Answer starts with: Muj...
Aapne kaam ___.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
You conjugate both verbs in a compound verb.
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesMain aapke liye kaam ___.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Main chitti likhna diya.
liye / mere / kar / do / ye / kaam
Please tell me.
Aapne kaam ___.
Likhna -> ?
You conjugate both verbs in a compound verb.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesBhai, car saaf ___.
Maine bill ___ diya.
Choose the self-benefactive form:
Usne kitab (f) phenk diya.
He house sell-gave.
Match the pairs:
Please leave me.
Paani de ___.
Arrange the Hindi words.
Apne liye khana bana do.
Usne glass tod ___.
Kapde dho ___.
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Most transitive verbs, yes. Intransitive verbs like 'sleep' don't work.
Because 'dena' is a transitive verb, so in the past tense, you must use the ergative 'ne'.
Yes, it is generally more polite than the simple verb.
Use 'lena' instead of 'dena'.
Yes, 'Main kar dunga' (I will do it).
Yes, but be careful with the register.
It adds a sense of completion and benefaction.
The core rule is standard, but some dialects might use different vector verbs.
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In Other Languages
hacer por
Hindi uses it for almost every verb, Spanish is more selective.
faire pour
Hindi's 'dena' is attached to the verb root.
für jemanden tun
Hindi's structure is morphological, German's is syntactic.
~te ageru
Japanese uses the te-form, Hindi uses the root.
li-ajl
Arabic is strictly prepositional.
wei... zuo...
Chinese is analytic, Hindi is synthetic.
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