Meaning
Used to express an intention or obligation to engage in academic work.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is used daily by students. It is often the 'golden ticket' to get out of chores. In competitive exam environments, this phrase is used to signal extreme dedication. Parents often use this to encourage children. 'क्या तुम्हें पढ़ना है?' is a common question to check on progress.
Dative Case
Always remember that 'Mujhe' is the key to expressing obligation in Hindi.
Don't confuse with 'I study'
Habitual actions use 'main', obligations use 'mujhe'.
Meaning
Used to express an intention or obligation to engage in academic work.
Dative Case
Always remember that 'Mujhe' is the key to expressing obligation in Hindi.
Don't confuse with 'I study'
Habitual actions use 'main', obligations use 'mujhe'.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form.
___ पढ़ना है।
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for obligation.
Fill in the blank.
कल परीक्षा है, इसलिए मुझे ___ है।
The infinitive 'पढ़ना' is used with 'है'.
Complete the response.
Friend: 'Let's go out!' You: 'Sorry, ___.'
This is the standard way to express obligation.
Match the meaning.
Match 'मुझे पढ़ना है' to its English equivalent.
It expresses obligation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ पढ़ना है।
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for obligation.
कल परीक्षा है, इसलिए मुझे ___ है।
The infinitive 'पढ़ना' is used with 'है'.
Friend: 'Let's go out!' You: 'Sorry, ___.'
This is the standard way to express obligation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It expresses obligation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, but 'मुझे काम है' is more common for general work.
No, it is a very polite and clear way to set boundaries.
Use 'मुझे पढ़ना था'.
Yes, 'padhna' covers all study.
Only if you are forced to read it for school.
It marks the person as the experiencer of the obligation.
It is neutral and appropriate for most situations.
Yes, 'Mujhko' is a variant of 'Mujhe'.
Related Phrases
मुझे काम है
similarI have work
मैं पढ़ रहा हूँ
contrastI am studying
मुझे पढ़ना चाहिए
similarI should study
