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A2 Sentence Structure

Asking "Where?" in Hindi (`कहाँ`)

To ask 'Where' in Hindi, place `कहाँ` (kahā̃) before the verb at the end of the sentence.

  • • Use `कहाँ` (kahā̃) to ask where someone or somethi...
  • • Place `कहाँ` right before the verb, not at the sen...
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A2 Postpositions

Expressing Direction: Towards (की तरफ)

Use `की तरफ` after an oblique noun to indicate general direction rather than a final destination.

  • • Use `की ओर` or `की तरफ` to mean 'towards' or 'in t...
  • • Place the noun/pronoun first, followed by the dire...
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A2 Sentence Structure

Connecting Ideas: The 'Jo... Vo' Rule

Use the **Jo... Vo...** pair like bookends to connect a description to a person or object.

  • • Jo introduces the description clause
  • • Vo starts the main result clause
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A2 Conjunctions & Connectors

Hindi 'When' Clauses: Using Jab and Tab

Connect time-based events using the `jab-tab` pair while avoiding the question word `kab` in statements.

  • • Use `jab` for 'when' and `tab` for 'then' in state...
  • • Never use `kab` to connect sentences; `kab` is onl...
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A2 Postpositions

Comparing with 'Like' (ki tarah)

Use `[Oblique Noun/Pronoun] + की तरह` to compare actions, behavior, or appearances in a fixed, feminine manner.

  • • Used to mean 'like' or 'similar to' in behavior or...
  • • Always follows a noun or pronoun in the oblique ca...
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A2 Sentence Structure

Hindi Quantity: As much as... that much (jitnā/utnā)

Balance your sentences using `jitnā` and `utnā` to precisely compare quantities and proportions in Hindi.

  • • Used to express 'As much as... that much' or 'The...
  • • Jitnā (relative) starts the condition, Utnā (corre...
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A2 Postpositions

Talking 'About' Something (के बारे में)

Always use the oblique case before `के बारे में` to correctly identify the topic of your sentence.

  • • Use `के बारे में` to talk about any person, place,...
  • • Always place it after the noun or pronoun you are...
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A2 Adjectives & Adverbs

Asking 'How' in Hindi (Kaisa, Kaise, Kaisi)

Use `kaisa/kaisi/kaise` to ask about quality or manner while ensuring agreement with the target noun.

  • • Use `kaise` for manner (How?), `kaisa/kaisi` for q...
  • • Must agree with the noun's gender and number in qu...
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A2 Postpositions

Going with someone: Using (Ke Saath)

Use `ke saath` for people and pairings, and always put the preceding word in the oblique case.

  • • Use 'ke saath' for accompaniment like 'with a frie...
  • • Always use the oblique case for the noun or pronou...
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A2 Adjectives & Adverbs Verified

Asking "How Much" (Kitna)

Match the ending of 'kitna' (-aa, -e, -ii) to the gender and number of the noun you are asking about.

  • • Kitna = Masculine Singular nouns
  • • Kitne = Masculine Plural nouns
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A2 Sentence Structure

The Two Faces of Kya: 'What' vs 'Yes/No'

Place `kya` at the start for Yes/No questions, and before the verb to ask "What".

  • • Start of sentence = Yes/No question
  • • Middle of sentence = "What" specific question
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A2 Adjectives & Adverbs Verified

Asking 'When' in Hindi (Kab)

Use `kab` before the verb to ask 'when' in any social, formal, or digital context.

  • • Use `kab` to ask 'when' in any time-related questi...
  • • Place `kab` right before the verb for natural-soun...
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A2 Postpositions

Using 'Ke Alava' (Besides / Except)

Use `ke alava` with the oblique case to say 'besides' or 'except'—context determines if you are adding or excluding.

  • • Means 'in addition to' OR 'except for'
  • • Always uses 'ke' (never ka/ki)
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A2 Advanced Verbs

Expressing Ability (Saknā): Saying 'Can' in Hindi

Drop the `ना`, add the stem to `सकना`, and match the gender to speak about ability like a pro.

  • • Use `सकना` (saknā) after a verb stem to express 'c...
  • • Always drop the `ना` (nā) from the main verb befor...
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A2 Advanced Verbs

Expressing Wants: chāhie vs chāhnā

Use `chāhie` with `ko` subjects for things you need, and `chāhnā` with normal subjects for actions you want to perform.

  • • Use `Mujhe ... chāhie` for objects (I want coffee)...
  • • Use `Main ... -nā chāhtā hū̃` for actions (I want...
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A2 Sentence Structure

Hindi Compound Verbs: Adding Nuance (Vector Verbs)

Add 'flavor' to Hindi actions by combining a verb root with a vector for nuance and completion.

  • • Compound verbs use a Root + Auxiliary structure to...
  • • The auxiliary (vector) verb determines the tense,...
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A2 Basic Verbs

Hindi Future Tense: Saying 'I Will' (-gā/-gī)

Add `gā`, `gī`, or `ge` to the verb stem to express 'will' with gender and number agreement.

  • • Simple Future = Verb Stem + gender-specific ending...
  • • Endings change for I, You, He/She, and We/They.
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A2 Tense & Aspect Verified

Hindi Past Perfect: Actions (Pūrṇ Bhūtkāl)

Use Past Perfect for completed, distant actions, ensuring transitive verbs agree with the object using the `ne` particle.

  • • Used for actions completed in the distant past or...
  • • Formed using the Past Participle plus helping verb...
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