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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Sindhi Course"! Today, we will explore the fascinating world of relative clauses in the Sindhi language. Understanding relative clauses is essential for forming complex sentences and expressing detailed ideas, which in turn will enhance your conversational skills and comprehension in Sindhi.

In this lesson, we will cover:

What relative clauses are and why they are important.

The relative pronouns used in Sindhi.

How to construct relative clauses.

Examples to illustrate their usage.

Practice exercises to reinforce your learning.

Let's dive right in!

What are Relative Clauses?[edit | edit source]

Relative clauses are parts of sentences that provide additional information about a noun. They help us connect ideas and add depth to our statements. For example, in English, you might say, "The book that I read was interesting." The phrase "that I read" is a relative clause that tells us more about "the book."

In Sindhi, relative clauses work similarly. They allow you to combine sentences and provide more context, making your language richer and more expressive.

Importance of Relative Clauses in Sindhi[edit | edit source]

Using relative clauses effectively can greatly enhance your Sindhi language skills. Here are a few reasons why they are important:

Clarity: They help clarify which person or thing you are talking about.

Detail: They allow you to provide more information in a single sentence.

Complexity: They enable you to create more complex sentence structures, which is a key aspect of advanced language skills.

Now, let's look at the relative pronouns used in Sindhi.

Relative Pronouns in Sindhi[edit | edit source]

In Sindhi, the primary relative pronoun is "جي" (ji). This pronoun is used to introduce relative clauses and is used similarly to "that" or "who" in English.

Here’s a simple breakdown of how to use it:

جي (ji): Used for both people and things.

Constructing Relative Clauses[edit | edit source]

To form a relative clause in Sindhi, follow these steps:

1. Identify the noun you want to provide more information about.

2. Use the relative pronoun "جي (ji)" in your clause.

3. Add the additional information that describes the noun.

For example:

"The girl who is singing is my sister."

In Sindhi: "جي ڳائڻ وارا ڇوڪري منهنجي ڀيڻ آهي." (ji gā'īṇ wārā chōkarī manhji bhīṇ āhe.)

Let’s see more examples to clarify how relative clauses are structured in Sindhi.

Examples of Relative Clauses[edit | edit source]

Here are 20 examples demonstrating the use of relative clauses in Sindhi:

Sindhi	Pronunciation	English
ڇوڪري جيڪا ڳائيندي آهي	chōkarī jēkā gā'īndī āhe	The girl who is singing
ڪتاب جيڪو مون پڙهيو	kitāb jēkō mūn paṛhiyō	The book that I read
ماڻهو جيڪو هتي آهي	mānū jēkō hite āhe	The person who is here
گھر جيڪو نئين آهي	ghar jēkō na'īn āhe	The house that is new
پل جيڪو تباهه آهي	pal jēkō tabāh āhe	The bridge that is destroyed
کيلو جيڪو سٺو آهي	khīlō jēkō suṭhō āhe	The fruit that is good
باغ جيڪو پھلدار آهي	bāgh jēkō phaldār āhe	The garden that is fruitful
ڪم جيڪو مون ڪيو	kam jēkō mūn kiyō	The work that I did
دوست جيڪو ملڻ آيو	dōst jēkō milṇ āyō	The friend who came to meet
رستو جيڪو سٺو آهي	rastō jēkō suṭhō āhe	The road that is good
طعام جيڪو اڄ آيو	ta'ām jēkō aĵ āyō	The food that came today
گيت جيڪو توهان ڳايو	gīt jēkō tuhān gā'iyō	The song that you sang
گاڏي جيڪا نئين آهي	gāḍī jēkā na'īn āhe	The car that is new
ڪتاب جيڪو اسان خريد ڪيو	kitāb jēkō asān kharīd kiyō	The book that we bought
وڻ جيڪو هتي آهي	vaṇ jēkō hite āhe	The tree that is here
تفريح جنهن ۾ مان ويندس	tafrīh jēn mān wēndas	The fun that I will go to
ميوو جيڪو مٺو آهي	mīwō jēkō miṭhō āhe	The fruit that is sweet
ڪتا جيڪو ٻاهر آهي	kutā jēkō bāhar āhe	The dog that is outside
نوعمر جيڪو پڙهائي ۾ آهي	na'umar jēkō paṛhā'ī mein āhe	The teenager who is in school
پٽ جيڪو سکيو آهي	puṭ jēkō sikhiyō āhe	The son who has learned
مڇي جيڪا سمنڊ ۾ آهي	machhī jēkā samundar mein āhe	The fish that is in the sea

Now that you have a good grasp of forming relative clauses, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to help reinforce your understanding.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Translate the following sentences into Sindhi using relative clauses:

The teacher who is speaking is my friend.

The movie that we watched was exciting.

The flower that bloomed is beautiful.

2. Combine the following sentences using relative clauses:

The boy is my cousin. He is playing outside.

The restaurant serves delicious food. It is nearby.

The book is on the table. It is mine.

3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the relative clause:

The car ___ (that) is parked is red.

The girl ___ (who) is dancing is talented.

4. Identify the relative clause in the following sentences:

The dog that barked last night woke me up.

She has a friend who is a doctor.

5. Rewrite the sentences by adding relative clauses:

I met a man. He was very friendly.

They have a house. It is located in the city.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1.

"جو استاد ڳالهائي رهيو آهي، هو منهنجو دوست آهي." (jo ustād gālhā'ī rahiyō āhe, hō manhjo dōst āhe.)

"جو فلم اسان ڏٺي، اهو دلچسپ هو." (jo film asān diṭhī, ahō dilchasap hō.)

"جو گلاب کليو آهي، اهو خوبصورت آهي." (jo gulāb kaliyō āhe, ahō khūbsūrat āhe.)

2.

"جو ڇوڪرو منهنجو کزن آهي، هو ٻاهر کيڏي رهيو آهي." (jo chōkrō manhjo kuzīn āhe, hō bāhar kheḍī rahiyō āhe.)

"جو ريسٽورنٽ مزيدار کاڌو پيش ڪري ٿو، اهو ويجهو آهي." (jo restaurant mazdār kādhō pēsh karī thō, ahō wījhō āhe.)

"جو ڪتاب ميز تي آهي، اهو منهنجو آهي." (jo kitāb mēz tī āhe, ahō manhjo āhe.)

3.

"جو گاڏي پارڪ ٿيل آهي، اهو ڳاڙهو آهي." (jo gāḍī pārk thēl āhe, ahō gāṛhō āhe.)

"جو ڇوڪري نچندي آهي، اهو باصلاحيت آهي." (jo chōkarī nachindī āhe, ahō bāsalāhit āhe.)

4.

"جو ڪتا جيڪو گذريل رات ڀاڻو، مون کي اٿاريو." (jo kutā jēkō guzril rāt bhāṇō, mūn kē uthāriō.)

"هن وٽ هڪ دوست آهي جيڪو ڊاڪٽر آهي." (hīṅ waṭ hik dōst āhe jēkō ḍākṭar āhe.)

5.

"مون هڪ مرد سان ملڻ ڪيو، جيڪو تمام دوستانه هو." (mūn hik mard sāṅ milṇa kiyō, jēkō tamām dōstānā hō.)

"انهن وٽ هڪ گهر آهي، جيڪو شهر ۾ آهي." (unhān waṭ hik ghar āhe, jēkō shahr mein āhe.)

By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of relative clauses in Sindhi. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Now, as you continue your journey in learning Sindhi, keep experimenting with relative clauses in your conversations. They will not only enrich your sentences but also make your communication more effective.

Happy learning!

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Introduction to Sindhi Script

Everyday Vocabulary

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Everyday Situations

More Grammar Concepts

Culture and Traditions

Advanced Grammar Concepts

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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Sindhi Course"! Today, we will explore the fascinating world of '''relative clauses''' in the Sindhi language. Understanding relative clauses is essential for forming complex sentences and expressing detailed ideas, which in turn will enhance your conversational skills and comprehension in Sindhi.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* What relative clauses are and why they are important.
+* The relative pronouns used in Sindhi.
+* How to construct relative clauses.
+* Examples to illustrate their usage.
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+* Practice exercises to reinforce your learning.
+Let's dive right in!
 __TOC__
-Relative clauses are an important aspect of the Sindhi language. They allow us to add more detail and context to our sentences by connecting them to other ideas or clauses. In this lesson, we will learn how to form relative clauses in Sindhi, including using relative pronouns and constructing complex sentences.
+=== What are Relative Clauses? ===
-== What are Relative Clauses? ==
+Relative clauses are parts of sentences that provide additional information about a noun. They help us connect ideas and add depth to our statements. For example, in English, you might say, "The book '''that I read''' was interesting." The phrase "that I read" is a relative clause that tells us more about "the book."
-Relative clauses are clauses that modify or describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence. They provide additional information about the noun, such as its characteristics or qualities. They usually begin with a relative pronoun, such as “jo” (meaning “who” or “which”) or “ja” (meaning “that”).
+In Sindhi, relative clauses work similarly. They allow you to combine sentences and provide more context, making your language richer and more expressive.
-Here’s an example of a sentence with a relative clause in Sindhi:
+=== Importance of Relative Clauses in Sindhi ===
-“محمد جي ڀائڻ جو مہربان ٻاهر سان بولي ٿو” which means “Mohammed, who is a kind speaker, spoke with his friend”.
+Using relative clauses effectively can greatly enhance your Sindhi language skills. Here are a few reasons why they are important:
-In this sentence, the relative clause is “جو مہربان ٻاهر”, which modifies “محمد جي ڀائڻ” (Mohammed). The relative pronoun used is “جو” (jo), meaning “who” or “which”.
+* '''Clarity''': They help clarify which person or thing you are talking about.
-== Types of Relative Clauses ==
+* '''Detail''': They allow you to provide more information in a single sentence.
-There are two main types of relative clauses in Sindhi:
+* '''Complexity''': They enable you to create more complex sentence structures, which is a key aspect of advanced language skills.
-=== Restrictive Relative Clauses ===
+Now, let's look at the relative pronouns used in Sindhi.
-Restrictive relative clauses provide essential information about the noun or pronoun they modify. They are used to “restrict” the meaning of the noun or pronoun, and without the relative clause, the sentence would not make complete sense.
+=== Relative Pronouns in Sindhi ===
-For example:
+In Sindhi, the primary relative pronoun is '''"جي" (ji)'''. This pronoun is used to introduce relative clauses and is used similarly to "that" or "who" in English.
-“اسٽيفي جو ڀرتن ديون ۾ رڳو رهيو آهي” which means “The book that belongs to Stephanie is on the desk.”
+Here’s a simple breakdown of how to use it:
-In this sentence, the relative clause “جو ڀرتن ديون ۾ رڳو رهيو آهي” (that belongs to Stephanie) is essential to the meaning of the sentence. It restricts the book to a particular one belonging to Stephanie and without it, the sentence would not be complete.
+* '''جي (ji)''': Used for both people and things.
-=== Non-Restrictive Relative Clauses ===
+=== Constructing Relative Clauses ===
-Non-restrictive relative clauses provide supplementary or additional information about the noun or pronoun they modify. They are not essential to the meaning of the sentence and can be removed without changing the overall meaning of the sentence.
+To form a relative clause in Sindhi, follow these steps:
+. '''Identify the noun''' you want to provide more information about.
+. '''Use the relative pronoun "جي (ji)"''' in your clause.
+. '''Add the additional information''' that describes the noun.
 For example:
-“شام لۏاري جو پرک پارچي يا هي” which means “This is Larry's bike, which he rides every day”.
+* "The girl who is singing is my sister."
-In this sentence, the relative clause “جو پرک پارچي يا هي” (which he rides every day) provides additional information about Larry's bike but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
+* In Sindhi: "جي ڳائڻ وارا ڇوڪري منهنجي ڀيڻ آهي." (ji gā'īṇ wārā chōkarī manhji bhīṇ āhe.)
-== Forming Restrictive Relative Clauses ==
+Let’s see more examples to clarify how relative clauses are structured in Sindhi.
-Restrictive relative clauses are formed using the relative pronouns “جو” (jo), “جيڪي” (jeki), “وھان” (whan), “ڏيکنده” (dekhundo), and “هڪڙي” (hukri).
+=== Examples of Relative Clauses ===
-The pronoun “جو” (jo) is the most commonly used relative pronoun in Sindhi. It is used to refer to people or things, and it can be used as a subject or object pronoun.
+Here are 20 examples demonstrating the use of relative clauses in Sindhi:
-Here are some examples of restrictive relative clauses in Sindhi:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ڇوڪري جيڪا ڳائيندي آهي || chōkarī jēkā gā'īndī āhe || The girl who is singing
 |-
-| هڪ ٻن ڏکڻ جو قانون || hek ban dakkan jo qanoon || The law that bans smoking.
+| ڪتاب جيڪو مون پڙهيو || kitāb jēkō mūn paṛhiyō || The book that I read
 |-
-| مونھان ۾ نت جھلو || monhan mein nat jhalo || The drop of sweat that is on my forehead.
+| ماڻهو جيڪو هتي آهي || mānū jēkō hite āhe || The person who is here
 |-
-| بازار ۾ ککڙو چاھي آهي || bazaar mein kukro chahi aahe || The dog that I want is in the market.
+| گھر جيڪو نئين آهي || ghar jēkō na'īn āhe || The house that is new
+|-
+| پل جيڪو تباهه آهي || pal jēkō tabāh āhe || The bridge that is destroyed
+|-
+| کيلو جيڪو سٺو آهي || khīlō jēkō suṭhō āhe || The fruit that is good
+|-
+| باغ جيڪو پھلدار آهي || bāgh jēkō phaldār āhe || The garden that is fruitful
+|-
+| ڪم جيڪو مون ڪيو || kam jēkō mūn kiyō || The work that I did
+|-
+| دوست جيڪو ملڻ آيو || dōst jēkō milṇ āyō || The friend who came to meet
+|-
+| رستو جيڪو سٺو آهي || rastō jēkō suṭhō āhe || The road that is good
+|-
+| طعام جيڪو اڄ آيو || ta'ām jēkō aĵ āyō || The food that came today
+|-
+| گيت جيڪو توهان ڳايو || gīt jēkō tuhān gā'iyō || The song that you sang
+|-
+| گاڏي جيڪا نئين آهي || gāḍī jēkā na'īn āhe || The car that is new
+|-
+| ڪتاب جيڪو اسان خريد ڪيو || kitāb jēkō asān kharīd kiyō || The book that we bought
+|-
+| وڻ جيڪو هتي آهي || vaṇ jēkō hite āhe || The tree that is here
+|-
+| تفريح جنهن ۾ مان ويندس || tafrīh jēn mān wēndas || The fun that I will go to
 |-
-| چاٻي کي پيلائي ٿي ٻ منگڻو جو شوق || chaayi ke peelai thi be mangno jo shoq || It is my passion to beg for tea that has been thrown away.
-|}
-== Forming Non-Restrictive Relative Clauses ==
+| ميوو جيڪو مٺو آهي || mīwō jēkō miṭhō āhe || The fruit that is sweet
-Non-restrictive relative clauses are formed using the relative pronouns “جي” (ji), “جو” (jo), “وھان” (whan), “ڏيکنده” (dekhundo), and “هڪڙي” (hukri).
+|-
-Here are some examples of non-restrictive relative clauses in Sindhi:
+| ڪتا جيڪو ٻاهر آهي || kutā jēkō bāhar āhe || The dog that is outside
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ٻچن جي شوخين انپ ايم پي کي وساتو || bachan ji shokeen anp MP ki waseto || Mr. Bachan, who is passionate about being an MP, is sitting here.
+| نوعمر جيڪو پڙهائي ۾ آهي || na'umar jēkō paṛhā'ī mein āhe || The teenager who is in school
 |-
-| مونهنجي ذات جي لاڏ || monhenji zaat ji laad || The laugh of my own kind.
+| پٽ جيڪو سکيو آهي || puṭ jēkō sikhiyō āhe || The son who has learned
 |-
-| سينٺي جو گوٽيرا || saindhi jo gothera || The calf of Sindh.
+| مڇي جيڪا سمنڊ ۾ آهي || machhī jēkā samundar mein āhe || The fish that is in the sea
 |}
-== Conclusion ==
+Now that you have a good grasp of forming relative clauses, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to help reinforce your understanding.
+=== Exercises ===
+. '''Translate the following sentences into Sindhi using relative clauses:'''
+* The teacher who is speaking is my friend.
+* The movie that we watched was exciting.
+* The flower that bloomed is beautiful.
+. '''Combine the following sentences using relative clauses:'''
+* The boy is my cousin. He is playing outside.
+* The restaurant serves delicious food. It is nearby.
+* The book is on the table. It is mine.
+. '''Complete the sentences with the correct form of the relative clause:'''
+* The car ___ (that) is parked is red.
+* The girl ___ (who) is dancing is talented.
-Relative clauses are an important part of Sindhi grammar. They provide additional detail and context to our sentences, allowing us to describe or modify nouns and pronouns more precisely. By using the appropriate relative pronouns and sentence constructions, you can form both restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses in Sindhi. Practice constructing sentences with relative clauses to improve your Sindhi language skills.
+. '''Identify the relative clause in the following sentences:'''
+* The dog that barked last night woke me up.
+* She has a friend who is a doctor.
+. '''Rewrite the sentences by adding relative clauses:'''
+* I met a man. He was very friendly.
+* They have a house. It is located in the city.
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
+.
+* "جو استاد ڳالهائي رهيو آهي، هو منهنجو دوست آهي." (jo ustād gālhā'ī rahiyō āhe, hō manhjo dōst āhe.)
+* "جو فلم اسان ڏٺي، اهو دلچسپ هو." (jo film asān diṭhī, ahō dilchasap hō.)
+* "جو گلاب کليو آهي، اهو خوبصورت آهي." (jo gulāb kaliyō āhe, ahō khūbsūrat āhe.)
+.
+* "جو ڇوڪرو منهنجو کزن آهي، هو ٻاهر کيڏي رهيو آهي." (jo chōkrō manhjo kuzīn āhe, hō bāhar kheḍī rahiyō āhe.)
+* "جو ريسٽورنٽ مزيدار کاڌو پيش ڪري ٿو، اهو ويجهو آهي." (jo restaurant mazdār kādhō pēsh karī thō, ahō wījhō āhe.)
+* "جو ڪتاب ميز تي آهي، اهو منهنجو آهي." (jo kitāb mēz tī āhe, ahō manhjo āhe.)
+.
+* "جو گاڏي پارڪ ٿيل آهي، اهو ڳاڙهو آهي." (jo gāḍī pārk thēl āhe, ahō gāṛhō āhe.)
+* "جو ڇوڪري نچندي آهي، اهو باصلاحيت آهي." (jo chōkarī nachindī āhe, ahō bāsalāhit āhe.)
+.
+* "جو ڪتا جيڪو گذريل رات ڀاڻو، مون کي اٿاريو." (jo kutā jēkō guzril rāt bhāṇō, mūn kē uthāriō.)
+* "هن وٽ هڪ دوست آهي جيڪو ڊاڪٽر آهي." (hīṅ waṭ hik dōst āhe jēkō ḍākṭar āhe.)
+.
+* "مون هڪ مرد سان ملڻ ڪيو، جيڪو تمام دوستانه هو." (mūn hik mard sāṅ milṇa kiyō, jēkō tamām dōstānā hō.)
+* "انهن وٽ هڪ گهر آهي، جيڪو شهر ۾ آهي." (unhān waṭ hik ghar āhe, jēkō shahr mein āhe.)
+By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of relative clauses in Sindhi. Remember, practice makes perfect!
+Now, as you continue your journey in learning Sindhi, keep experimenting with relative clauses in your conversations. They will not only enrich your sentences but also make your communication more effective.
+Happy learning!
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