Meaning
Used to claim ownership of something.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'mera' is used very frequently in daily life. It is common to hear it in markets when bargaining or identifying items. In corporate settings, people might use 'यह मेरी जिम्मेदारी है' (This is my responsibility) to show ownership of a task. Children often use 'यह मेरा है' to establish boundaries with siblings.
Gender Matters
Always look at the object's gender. If you aren't sure, 'mera' is often the default masculine.
Pointing Helps
When in doubt, point at the object. It makes your meaning 100% clear even if your grammar is slightly off.
Meaning
Used to claim ownership of something.
Gender Matters
Always look at the object's gender. If you aren't sure, 'mera' is often the default masculine.
Pointing Helps
When in doubt, point at the object. It makes your meaning 100% clear even if your grammar is slightly off.
Be Polite
If you are claiming something in a public space, add a polite 'ji' or 'kripya' to avoid sounding rude.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'mera'.
यह किताब _____ है।
Kitab (book) is feminine, so we use 'मेरी'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Standard Subject-Possessive-Verb order.
Match the object to the correct possessive.
Match: 1. पेन (Pen-masc), 2. घड़ी (Watch-fem)
Masculine nouns take 'mera', feminine nouns take 'meri'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या यह बैग आपका है? B: हाँ, _____
Bag is masculine, so 'mera' is correct.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह किताब _____ है।
Kitab (book) is feminine, so we use 'मेरी'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Standard Subject-Possessive-Verb order.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Masculine nouns take 'mera', feminine nouns take 'meri'.
A: क्या यह बैग आपका है? B: हाँ, _____
Bag is masculine, so 'mera' is correct.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it sounds like you own them. Use 'yeh mera dost hai' (this is my friend) instead.
Because the object you are talking about is feminine.
Not if you are just identifying your belongings. It's a neutral statement.
Use the masculine 'mera' as a safe bet.
Yes, when talking about your own work or ideas.
Just add 'kya' at the start: 'Kya yeh mera hai?'
Yes, it is used exactly the same way.
Yes, 'mere' is used for plural masculine objects.
Related Phrases
यह मेरा है
synonymThis is mine
यह मेरा है क्या?
builds onIs this mine?
वह मेरा है
similarThat is mine
