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Welcome to this exciting lesson on basic verbs in Hindi! Understanding verbs is fundamental to communicating effectively in any language, and in Hindi, it’s no different. Verbs are the action words that allow us to describe what we do, what we have, and where we go. This lesson is designed for complete beginners who have just started their journey into the beautiful world of Hindi.
 
In this lesson, we will explore some of the '''most common verbs''' in Hindi, including '''to be''', '''to have''', '''to go''', '''to come''', and '''to do'''. We will learn how to conjugate these verbs in the present tense, which is essential for forming basic sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will not only know these verbs but also feel confident using them in everyday conversations.
 
Here’s a brief outline of what we will cover in this lesson:
 
* Introduction to Basic Verbs
 
* Common Basic Verbs with Examples
 
* Present Tense Conjugation
 
* Practice Exercises
 
* Summary


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Introduction:
=== Introduction to Basic Verbs ===
Welcome to the lesson on Basic Verbs in Hindi! In this lesson, we will learn some of the most common verbs in Hindi, such as "to be," "to have," "to go," "to come," and "to do." We will also explore how to conjugate these verbs in the present tense. Understanding basic verbs is crucial in building a strong foundation in Hindi grammar and communication. So let's dive in and explore the exciting world of Hindi verbs!
 
Verbs are integral to communication as they express actions, states, or occurrences. In Hindi, verbs can change form based on the subject's gender and number (singular or plural). It’s crucial to understand how to use them correctly to convey your thoughts clearly.
 
In this lesson, we will focus on five fundamental verbs. Let's begin!
 
=== Common Basic Verbs with Examples ===


== Verbs in Hindi ==
Here are the basic verbs we will explore today along with their meanings and examples:
Verbs are an essential part of any language, including Hindi. They play a crucial role in expressing actions, states, and events. In Hindi, verbs are known as "kriya" and are an integral part of forming sentences. By learning basic verbs, you will be able to express yourself more effectively and engage in meaningful conversations in Hindi.


=== Conjugation in Present Tense ===
==== 1. To Be (है - hai) ====
In Hindi, verbs are conjugated to match the subject of the sentence. This means that the verb form changes depending on whether the subject is first person, second person, or third person. Let's explore the conjugation of each verb in the present tense:


==== To Be ====
This verb is essential for making statements about existence and identity.
The verb "to be" is used to express existence, identity, or state of being. In Hindi, the verb "to be" is translated as "होना" (hona). Here is the conjugation of the verb "to be" in the present tense:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
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| मैं हूँ || main hū̃ || I am
|-
| तुम हो || tum ho || You are (informal)
|-
|-
| हूँ || hoon || I am
 
| वह है || vah hai || He/She is
 
|-
|-
| हो || ho || You are (singular)
 
| हम हैं || ham hain || We are
 
|-
|-
| है || hai || He/She/It is
 
| आप हैं || āp hain || You are (formal)
 
|-
|-
| हैं || hain || We/You/They are  
 
| वे हैं || ve hain || They are
 
|}
|}


==== To Have ====
==== 2. To Have (है - hai) ====
The verb "to have" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In Hindi, the verb "to have" is translated as "रखना" (rakhna). Here is the conjugation of the verb "to have" in the present tense:
 
In Hindi, the verb "to have" is often expressed using the same verb as "to be." However, context will clarify its meaning.


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! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
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|-
| रखता हूँ || rakhata hoon || I have  
 
| मेरे पास एक किताब है || mere pās ek kitāb hai || I have a book
 
|-
|-
| रखते हो || rakhate ho || You have (singular)
 
| तुम्हारे पास एक पेन है || tumhāre pās ek pen hai || You have a pen
 
|-
 
| उसके पास एक घर है || uske pās ek ghar hai || He/She has a house
 
|-
 
| हमारे पास दो बिल्लियाँ हैं || hamāre pās do billiā̃ hain || We have two cats
 
|-
|-
| रखता है || rakhata hai || He/She/It has
 
| आपके पास क्या है? || āpke pās kyā hai? || What do you have?
 
|-
|-
| रखते हैं || rakhate hain || We/You/They have  
 
| उनके पास बहुत पैसे हैं || unke pās bahut paisē hain || They have a lot of money
 
|}
|}


==== To Go ====
==== 3. To Go (जाना - jānā) ====
The verb "to go" is used to express movement from one place to another. In Hindi, the verb "to go" is translated as "जाना" (jana). Here is the conjugation of the verb "to go" in the present tense:
 
This verb indicates movement from one place to another.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| जाता हूँ || jata hoon || I go  
 
| मैं जाता हूँ || main jātā hū̃ || I go (male)
 
|-
 
| मैं जाती हूँ || main jātī hū̃ || I go (female)
 
|-
 
| तुम जाते हो || tum jātē ho || You go (informal, male)
 
|-
|-
| जाते हो || jate ho || You go (singular)
 
| तुम जाती हो || tum jātī ho || You go (informal, female)
 
|-
 
| वह जाता है || vah jātā hai || He goes
 
|-
 
| वह जाती है || vah jātī hai || She goes
 
|-
|-
| जाता है || jata hai || He/She/It goes
 
| हम जाते हैं || ham jātē hain || We go
 
|-
|-
| जाते हैं || jate hain || We/You/They go  
 
| वे जाते हैं || ve jātē hain || They go
 
|}
|}


==== To Come ====
==== 4. To Come (आना - ānā) ====
The verb "to come" is used to express movement towards a particular place. In Hindi, the verb "to come" is translated as "आना" (aana). Here is the conjugation of the verb "to come" in the present tense:
 
This verb describes the action of arriving at a place.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| मैं आता हूँ || main ātā hū̃ || I come (male)
|-
| मैं आती हूँ || main ātī hū̃ || I come (female)
|-
| तुम आते हो || tum ātē ho || You come (informal, male)
|-
| तुम आती हो || tum ātī ho || You come (informal, female)
|-
|-
| आता हूँ || ata hoon || I come
 
| वह आता है || vah ātā hai || He comes
 
|-
|-
| आते हो || ate ho || You come (singular)
 
| वह आती है || vah ātī hai || She comes
 
|-
|-
| आता है || ata hai || He/She/It comes
 
| हम आते हैं || ham ātē hain || We come
 
|-
|-
| आते हैं || ate hain || We/You/They come  
 
| वे आते हैं || ve ātē hain || They come
 
|}
|}


==== To Do ====
==== 5. To Do (करना - karnā) ====
The verb "to do" is used to express an action or perform a task. In Hindi, the verb "to do" is translated as "करना" (karna). Here is the conjugation of the verb "to do" in the present tense:
 
This versatile verb is used for performing actions.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| करता हूँ || karata hoon || I do  
 
| मैं करता हूँ || main kartā hū̃ || I do (male)
 
|-
|-
| करते हो || karate ho || You do (singular)
 
| मैं करती हूँ || main kartī hū̃ || I do (female)
 
|-
 
| तुम करते हो || tum karte ho || You do (informal, male)
 
|-
 
| तुम करती हो || tum kartī ho || You do (informal, female)
 
|-
 
| वह करता है || vah kartā hai || He does
 
|-
 
| वह करती है || vah kartī hai || She does
 
|-
|-
| करता है || karata hai || He/She/It does
 
| हम करते हैं || ham karte hain || We do
 
|-
|-
| करते हैं || karate hain || We/You/They do  
 
| वे करते हैं || ve karte hain || They do
 
|}
|}


=== Cultural Insights ===
=== Present Tense Conjugation ===
Hindi is a language rich in culture and history. The usage of verbs may vary in different regions of India, and there might be subtle differences in the understanding of certain verbs. For example, the verb "to go" may be expressed differently in Northern India compared to Southern India. This regional variation adds a unique flavor to the language and reflects the diversity of Indian culture.
 
In Hindi, verbs are conjugated based on the subject. Here’s how to conjugate the basic verbs in the present tense:
 
1. '''To Be (है - hai)''':
 
* Singular: मैं हूँ (main hū̃), तुम हो (tum ho), वह है (vah hai)
 
* Plural: हम हैं (ham hain), आप हैं (āp hain), वे हैं (ve hain)
 
2. '''To Have (है - hai)''':


Interesting Fact:
* Same as "to be," but depends on context.
Did you know that Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world? With over 500 million speakers, Hindi is not only the official language of India but also holds significant importance in neighboring countries like Nepal and Fiji. Learning Hindi verbs will open doors to understanding the vibrant Indian culture and connecting with millions of Hindi speakers worldwide.
 
3. '''To Go (जाना - jānā)''':
 
* Male: मैं जाता हूँ (main jātā hū̃), तुम जाते हो (tum jātē ho), वह जाता है (vah jātā hai)
 
* Female: मैं जाती हूँ (main jātī hū̃), तुम जाती हो (tum jātī ho), वह जाती है (vah jātī hai)
 
* Plural: हम जाते हैं (ham jātē hain), वे जाते हैं (ve jātē hain)
 
4. '''To Come (आना - ānā)''':
 
* Male: मैं आता हूँ (main ātā hū̃), तुम आते हो (tum ātē ho), वह आता है (vah ātā hai)
 
* Female: मैं आती हूँ (main ātī hū̃), तुम आती हो (tum ātī ho), वह आती है (vah ātī hai)
 
* Plural: हम आते हैं (ham ātē hain), वे आते हैं (ve ātē hain)
 
5. '''To Do (करना - karnā)''':
 
* Male: मैं करता हूँ (main kartā hū̃), तुम करते हो (tum karte ho), वह करता है (vah kartā hai)
 
* Female: मैं करती हूँ (main kartī hū̃), तुम करती हो (tum kartī ho), वह करती है (vah kartī hai)
 
* Plural: हम करते हैं (ham karte hain), वे करते हैं (ve karte hain)


=== Practice Exercises ===
=== Practice Exercises ===
Now that we have learned the conjugation of basic verbs in Hindi, let's practice using them in sentences. Choose the correct verb form from the options provided to complete each sentence:


1. मैं अपने दोस्त के घर ___ रहा हूँ। (a) जाता हूँ (b) रहता हूँ (c) चलता हूँ
Now, let’s put your new knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice.
2. तुम क्या कर ___ हो? (a) रहते हो (b) करते हो (c) जाते हो
 
3. वह रात में घर ___ आया है। (a) आता है (b) जाता है (c) आता हैं
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
4. हम रोज़ स्कूल ___ जाते हैं। (a) जाते हैं (b) रहते हैं (c) आते हैं
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
 
1. मैं _____ (to be) एक छात्र हूँ।
 
2. तुम _____ (to go) स्कूल।
 
3. वह _____ (to have) एक नया खिलौना।
 
4. हम _____ (to do) होमवर्क।
 
5. वे _____ (to come) कल।
 
''Answers:''
 
1. हूँ (hū̃)
 
2. जाते हो (jātē ho)
 
3. है (hai)
 
4. करते हैं (karte hain)
 
5. आएँगे (āeṅge)
 
==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====
 
Translate the following sentences from English to Hindi.
 
1. I am a teacher.
 
2. You have a car.
 
3. She goes to the market.
 
4. They come to my house.
 
5. We do yoga.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. मैं एक शिक्षक हूँ। (main ek shikshak hū̃)
 
2. तुम्हारे पास एक कार है। (tumhāre pās ek kār hai)
 
3. वह बाजार जाती है। (vah bāzār jātī hai)
 
4. वे मेरे घर आते हैं। (ve mere ghar ātē hain)
 
5. हम योग करते हैं। (ham yog karte hain)
 
==== Exercise 3: Conjugate the Verbs ====


Solutions:
Conjugate the following verbs based on the subject given in parentheses.
1. (b) रहता हूँ
2. (b) करते हो
3. (c) आता हैं
4. (a) जाते हैं


Explanation:
1. (मैं) _____ (to come)
1. The correct verb form is "रहता हूँ" (b) as it matches the first person singular subject "मैं" (I).
2. The correct verb form is "करते हो" (b) as it matches the second person singular subject "तुम" (you).
3. The correct verb form is "आता हैं" (c) as it matches the third person singular subject "वह" (he/she/it).
4. The correct verb form is "जाते हैं" (a) as it matches the first person plural subject "हम" (we).


Congratulations! You have successfully completed the practice exercises.
2. (वह) _____ (to go)
 
3. (हम) _____ (to do)
 
4. (आप) _____ (to have)
 
5. (तुम) _____ (to be)
 
''Answers:''
 
1. आता हूँ / आती हूँ (ātā hū̃ / ātī hū̃)
 
2. जाता है / जाती है (jātā hai / jātī hai)
 
3. करते हैं (karte hain)
 
4. हैं (hain)
 
5. हो (ho)
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
 
Use the verbs to create sentences based on the prompts below.
 
1. I (to have) a pet.
 
2. She (to come) to the party.
 
3. We (to do) the chores.
 
4. They (to go) to the park.
 
5. You (to be) happy.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. मेरे पास एक पालतू जानवर है। (mere pās ek pāltū jānvar hai)
 
2. वह पार्टी में आती है। (vah pārṭī mein ātī hai)
 
3. हम काम करते हैं। (ham kām karte hain)
 
4. वे पार्क जाते हैं। (ve pārk jātē hain)
 
5. तुम खुश हो। (tum khush ho)
 
==== Exercise 5: Match the Sentences ====
 
Match the Hindi sentences with their English translations.
 
1. मैं स्कूल जाता हूँ। 
 
2. वह एक अच्छा बच्चा है। 
 
3. हम घर जाते हैं। 
 
4. तुम क्या करते हो? 
 
5. वे मेरे दोस्त हैं। 
 
A. What do you do? 
 
B. I go to school. 
 
C. They are my friends. 
 
D. He is a good boy. 
 
E. We go home. 
 
''Answers:''
 
1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - E, 4 - A, 5 - C
 
==== Exercise 6: Identify the Verbs ====
 
Read the sentences and underline the verbs.
 
1. मैं सुबह जल्दी उठता हूँ। 
 
2. तुम बाजार जा रहे हो। 
 
3. वह मेरे साथ खेलती है। 
 
4. हम फिल्म देख रहे हैं। 
 
5. वे पढ़ाई कर रहे हैं। 
 
''Answers:''
 
1. उठता (uṭhātā),
 
2. जा (jā)
 
3. खेलती (kheltī)
 
4. देख (dekh)
 
5. कर (kar)
 
==== Exercise 7: Create Dialogues ====
 
Create a short dialogue using the verbs learned in this lesson. Use at least three different verbs.
 
''Example:''
 
A: तुम कहाँ जा रहे हो? (Tum kahān jā rahe ho?)
 
B: मैं बाजार जा रहा हूँ। (Main bāzār jā rahā hū̃.)
 
''Answers will vary based on student creativity.''
 
==== Exercise 8: True or False ====
 
Read the statements and determine if they are true or false.
 
1. "मैं जाती हूँ" is used when a male speaks. 
 
2. "वह आता है" is correct for a female subject. 
 
3. "हम करते हैं" means "We do." 
 
4. "तुम हो" is formal. 
 
5. "वे हैं" means "They are." 
 
''Answers:''
 
1. False
 
2. False
 
3. True
 
4. False
 
5. True
 
==== Exercise 9: Verb Conjugation Quiz ====
 
Conjugate the verb "to be" for the subject given in parentheses.
 
1. (मैं) _____ 
 
2. (तुम) _____ 
 
3. (वह) _____ 
 
4. (हम) _____ 
 
5. (वे) _____ 
 
''Answers:''
 
1. हूँ (hū̃) 
 
2. हो (ho) 
 
3. है (hai) 
 
4. हैं (hain) 
 
5. हैं (hain) 
 
==== Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph ====
 
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using at least five different verbs from this lesson.
 
''Example Response:''
 
मैं सुबह उठता हूँ, नाश्ता करता हूँ, और स्कूल जाता हूँ। मैं शाम को खेलता हूँ और होमवर्क करता हूँ।
 
=== Summary ===
 
Congratulations! You have completed this lesson on basic verbs in Hindi. You have learned how to use the essential verbs "to be," "to have," "to go," "to come," and "to do" in the present tense. Remember, practice is key when learning a new language, so don’t hesitate to revisit these verbs and practice using them in conversation.
 
Keep up the great work, and look forward to the next lesson where we will dive into numbers and time. Happy learning!


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HindiGrammar0 to A1 Course → Basic Verbs

Welcome to this exciting lesson on basic verbs in Hindi! Understanding verbs is fundamental to communicating effectively in any language, and in Hindi, it’s no different. Verbs are the action words that allow us to describe what we do, what we have, and where we go. This lesson is designed for complete beginners who have just started their journey into the beautiful world of Hindi.

In this lesson, we will explore some of the most common verbs in Hindi, including to be, to have, to go, to come, and to do. We will learn how to conjugate these verbs in the present tense, which is essential for forming basic sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will not only know these verbs but also feel confident using them in everyday conversations.

Here’s a brief outline of what we will cover in this lesson:

  • Introduction to Basic Verbs
  • Common Basic Verbs with Examples
  • Present Tense Conjugation
  • Practice Exercises
  • Summary

Introduction to Basic Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs are integral to communication as they express actions, states, or occurrences. In Hindi, verbs can change form based on the subject's gender and number (singular or plural). It’s crucial to understand how to use them correctly to convey your thoughts clearly.

In this lesson, we will focus on five fundamental verbs. Let's begin!

Common Basic Verbs with Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are the basic verbs we will explore today along with their meanings and examples:

1. To Be (है - hai)[edit | edit source]

This verb is essential for making statements about existence and identity.

Hindi Pronunciation English
मैं हूँ main hū̃ I am
तुम हो tum ho You are (informal)
वह है vah hai He/She is
हम हैं ham hain We are
आप हैं āp hain You are (formal)
वे हैं ve hain They are

2. To Have (है - hai)[edit | edit source]

In Hindi, the verb "to have" is often expressed using the same verb as "to be." However, context will clarify its meaning.

Hindi Pronunciation English
मेरे पास एक किताब है mere pās ek kitāb hai I have a book
तुम्हारे पास एक पेन है tumhāre pās ek pen hai You have a pen
उसके पास एक घर है uske pās ek ghar hai He/She has a house
हमारे पास दो बिल्लियाँ हैं hamāre pās do billiā̃ hain We have two cats
आपके पास क्या है? āpke pās kyā hai? What do you have?
उनके पास बहुत पैसे हैं unke pās bahut paisē hain They have a lot of money

3. To Go (जाना - jānā)[edit | edit source]

This verb indicates movement from one place to another.

Hindi Pronunciation English
मैं जाता हूँ main jātā hū̃ I go (male)
मैं जाती हूँ main jātī hū̃ I go (female)
तुम जाते हो tum jātē ho You go (informal, male)
तुम जाती हो tum jātī ho You go (informal, female)
वह जाता है vah jātā hai He goes
वह जाती है vah jātī hai She goes
हम जाते हैं ham jātē hain We go
वे जाते हैं ve jātē hain They go

4. To Come (आना - ānā)[edit | edit source]

This verb describes the action of arriving at a place.

Hindi Pronunciation English
मैं आता हूँ main ātā hū̃ I come (male)
मैं आती हूँ main ātī hū̃ I come (female)
तुम आते हो tum ātē ho You come (informal, male)
तुम आती हो tum ātī ho You come (informal, female)
वह आता है vah ātā hai He comes
वह आती है vah ātī hai She comes
हम आते हैं ham ātē hain We come
वे आते हैं ve ātē hain They come

5. To Do (करना - karnā)[edit | edit source]

This versatile verb is used for performing actions.

Hindi Pronunciation English
मैं करता हूँ main kartā hū̃ I do (male)
मैं करती हूँ main kartī hū̃ I do (female)
तुम करते हो tum karte ho You do (informal, male)
तुम करती हो tum kartī ho You do (informal, female)
वह करता है vah kartā hai He does
वह करती है vah kartī hai She does
हम करते हैं ham karte hain We do
वे करते हैं ve karte hain They do

Present Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In Hindi, verbs are conjugated based on the subject. Here’s how to conjugate the basic verbs in the present tense:

1. To Be (है - hai):

  • Singular: मैं हूँ (main hū̃), तुम हो (tum ho), वह है (vah hai)
  • Plural: हम हैं (ham hain), आप हैं (āp hain), वे हैं (ve hain)

2. To Have (है - hai):

  • Same as "to be," but depends on context.

3. To Go (जाना - jānā):

  • Male: मैं जाता हूँ (main jātā hū̃), तुम जाते हो (tum jātē ho), वह जाता है (vah jātā hai)
  • Female: मैं जाती हूँ (main jātī hū̃), तुम जाती हो (tum jātī ho), वह जाती है (vah jātī hai)
  • Plural: हम जाते हैं (ham jātē hain), वे जाते हैं (ve jātē hain)

4. To Come (आना - ānā):

  • Male: मैं आता हूँ (main ātā hū̃), तुम आते हो (tum ātē ho), वह आता है (vah ātā hai)
  • Female: मैं आती हूँ (main ātī hū̃), तुम आती हो (tum ātī ho), वह आती है (vah ātī hai)
  • Plural: हम आते हैं (ham ātē hain), वे आते हैं (ve ātē hain)

5. To Do (करना - karnā):

  • Male: मैं करता हूँ (main kartā hū̃), तुम करते हो (tum karte ho), वह करता है (vah kartā hai)
  • Female: मैं करती हूँ (main kartī hū̃), तुम करती हो (tum kartī ho), वह करती है (vah kartī hai)
  • Plural: हम करते हैं (ham karte hain), वे करते हैं (ve karte hain)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s put your new knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.

1. मैं _____ (to be) एक छात्र हूँ।

2. तुम _____ (to go) स्कूल।

3. वह _____ (to have) एक नया खिलौना।

4. हम _____ (to do) होमवर्क।

5. वे _____ (to come) कल।

Answers:

1. हूँ (hū̃)

2. जाते हो (jātē ho)

3. है (hai)

4. करते हैं (karte hain)

5. आएँगे (āeṅge)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Hindi.

1. I am a teacher.

2. You have a car.

3. She goes to the market.

4. They come to my house.

5. We do yoga.

Answers:

1. मैं एक शिक्षक हूँ। (main ek shikshak hū̃)

2. तुम्हारे पास एक कार है। (tumhāre pās ek kār hai)

3. वह बाजार जाती है। (vah bāzār jātī hai)

4. वे मेरे घर आते हैं। (ve mere ghar ātē hain)

5. हम योग करते हैं। (ham yog karte hain)

Exercise 3: Conjugate the Verbs[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs based on the subject given in parentheses.

1. (मैं) _____ (to come)

2. (वह) _____ (to go)

3. (हम) _____ (to do)

4. (आप) _____ (to have)

5. (तुम) _____ (to be)

Answers:

1. आता हूँ / आती हूँ (ātā hū̃ / ātī hū̃)

2. जाता है / जाती है (jātā hai / jātī hai)

3. करते हैं (karte hain)

4. हैं (hain)

5. हो (ho)

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the verbs to create sentences based on the prompts below.

1. I (to have) a pet.

2. She (to come) to the party.

3. We (to do) the chores.

4. They (to go) to the park.

5. You (to be) happy.

Answers:

1. मेरे पास एक पालतू जानवर है। (mere pās ek pāltū jānvar hai)

2. वह पार्टी में आती है। (vah pārṭī mein ātī hai)

3. हम काम करते हैं। (ham kām karte hain)

4. वे पार्क जाते हैं। (ve pārk jātē hain)

5. तुम खुश हो। (tum khush ho)

Exercise 5: Match the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Match the Hindi sentences with their English translations.

1. मैं स्कूल जाता हूँ।

2. वह एक अच्छा बच्चा है।

3. हम घर जाते हैं।

4. तुम क्या करते हो?

5. वे मेरे दोस्त हैं।

A. What do you do?

B. I go to school.

C. They are my friends.

D. He is a good boy.

E. We go home.

Answers:

1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - E, 4 - A, 5 - C

Exercise 6: Identify the Verbs[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences and underline the verbs.

1. मैं सुबह जल्दी उठता हूँ।

2. तुम बाजार जा रहे हो।

3. वह मेरे साथ खेलती है।

4. हम फिल्म देख रहे हैं।

5. वे पढ़ाई कर रहे हैं।

Answers:

1. उठता (uṭhātā),

2. जा (jā)

3. खेलती (kheltī)

4. देख (dekh)

5. कर (kar)

Exercise 7: Create Dialogues[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue using the verbs learned in this lesson. Use at least three different verbs.

Example:

A: तुम कहाँ जा रहे हो? (Tum kahān jā rahe ho?)

B: मैं बाजार जा रहा हूँ। (Main bāzār jā rahā hū̃.)

Answers will vary based on student creativity.

Exercise 8: True or False[edit | edit source]

Read the statements and determine if they are true or false.

1. "मैं जाती हूँ" is used when a male speaks.

2. "वह आता है" is correct for a female subject.

3. "हम करते हैं" means "We do."

4. "तुम हो" is formal.

5. "वे हैं" means "They are."

Answers:

1. False

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. True

Exercise 9: Verb Conjugation Quiz[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the verb "to be" for the subject given in parentheses.

1. (मैं) _____

2. (तुम) _____

3. (वह) _____

4. (हम) _____

5. (वे) _____

Answers:

1. हूँ (hū̃)

2. हो (ho)

3. है (hai)

4. हैं (hain)

5. हैं (hain)

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using at least five different verbs from this lesson.

Example Response:

मैं सुबह उठता हूँ, नाश्ता करता हूँ, और स्कूल जाता हूँ। मैं शाम को खेलता हूँ और होमवर्क करता हूँ।

Summary[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed this lesson on basic verbs in Hindi. You have learned how to use the essential verbs "to be," "to have," "to go," "to come," and "to do" in the present tense. Remember, practice is key when learning a new language, so don’t hesitate to revisit these verbs and practice using them in conversation.

Keep up the great work, and look forward to the next lesson where we will dive into numbers and time. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Hindi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Questions and Negations


Family and Relationships


Indian Names and Titles


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Indian Festivals and Holidays

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