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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Passive Voice''' in Sindhi! Understanding how to use the passive voice is crucial for effective communication, as it allows you to focus on the action itself rather than the subject performing the action. This can be particularly useful in various contexts, such as storytelling, news reporting, and even everyday conversations.
 
In this lesson, we will explore how to form passive sentences in Sindhi, how to change active sentences to passive, and how to use passive verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of passive voice in Sindhi and be able to apply this knowledge to your speaking and writing.


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== Introduction ==
=== What is Passive Voice? ===
 
Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. In contrast to active voice, where the subject performs the action, passive voice shifts the focus to the action itself or the receiver of the action.
 
For example:


In this lesson, we will delve into the advanced grammar concept of passive voice in the Sindhi language. Passive voice is an essential aspect of sentence construction, allowing us to emphasize the object or recipient of an action rather than the subject. Understanding passive voice will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Sindhi and express a variety of ideas and perspectives. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form passive sentences, change active sentences to passive, and use passive verbs with ease.
* Active: The teacher (subject) teaches (verb) the students (object).


== The Importance of Passive Voice in Sindhi ==
* Passive: The students (subject) are taught (verb) by the teacher (agent).


Passive voice is widely used in Sindhi to bring attention to the receiver of an action rather than the doer. It is commonly used in formal writing, news reports, and scientific articles. By learning passive voice, you will be able to express ideas more precisely and add depth to your written and spoken Sindhi. Additionally, passive voice is essential for understanding and interpreting Sindhi literature and historical texts, as it is frequently employed in these contexts. Mastering passive voice will open up new avenues for effective communication and comprehension in the Sindhi language.
In Sindhi, this structure is similarly used to emphasize the action rather than the doer.


== Lesson Structure ==
=== Importance of Passive Voice in Sindhi ===


1. Introduction to Passive Voice
Learning the passive voice is essential for a few reasons:
2. Formation of Passive Sentences
3. Changing Active Sentences to Passive
4. Using Passive Verbs
5. Cultural Insights: Passive Voice in Sindhi Literature
6. Exercises and Practice Scenarios
7. Solutions and Explanations
8. Conclusion


== 1. Introduction to Passive Voice ==
* '''Variety in Communication''': It allows for greater variation in sentence structure, making your speech and writing more engaging.


Passive voice is a grammatical construction that emphasizes the object or receiver of an action rather than the subject. In Sindhi, passive voice is formed by using the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "هجڻو" (hajjo), followed by the past participle of the main verb. Passive voice allows us to shift the focus of a sentence and highlight the recipient or object of the action. Let's explore the formation of passive sentences in Sindhi in the following sections.
* '''Focus on Action''': It helps in emphasizing the action or its recipient, which can be particularly useful in formal writing or storytelling.


== 2. Formation of Passive Sentences ==
* '''Cultural Context''': In Sindhi culture, storytelling often involves a focus on events rather than the individuals involved, making the passive voice a common feature.


To form a passive sentence in Sindhi, we follow a specific structure:
=== Structure of Passive Voice in Sindhi ===


[Object] + [هجڻو] (hajjo) + [Past Participle of Verb]
To form a passive sentence in Sindhi, you generally follow this structure:


Let's look at some examples to understand this structure better:
'''[Subject] + [Form of 'to be'] + [Past Participle] + [by + Agent (optional)]'''
 
Let's break this down further with examples.
 
==== Examples of Passive Voice Formation ====
 
We will begin with a few examples to illustrate the formation of passive sentences in Sindhi.


'''Example 1:'''
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو || Kitab parhiyo vayo || The book was read
|-
| خط لکيو ويو || Khat likhiyo vayo || The letter was written
|-
| کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويو || Khado tayar karyo vayo || The food was prepared
|-
| گهر ساف ڪيو ويو || Ghar saaf karyo vayo || The house was cleaned
|-
| راند کيڏيو ويو || Rand kheediyo vayo || The game was played
|-
|-
| مينو ڪتاب وڌو. || Mīnū kitāb v̤aḍō. || I read the book.
 
| تحفو ڏنو ويو || Tuhfo dino vayo || The gift was given
 
|-
|-
| ڪتاب هجڻي ويا آهي. || Kitāb hajjiyā viyā āhī. || The book is being read by me.
 
| فلم ڏٺي وئي || Film dithi vayi || The film was watched
 
|-
 
| جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺا ويا || Jungle mein janwar ditha waya || Animals were seen in the jungle
 
|-
 
| تصوير ٺاهي وئي || Tasveer thaahi vayi || The picture was made
 
|-
 
| ترانه ڳايو ويو || Tarana gayo vayo || The song was sung
 
|}
|}


'''Example 2:'''
=== Changing Active Sentences to Passive ===
 
Now that we understand how to form passive sentences, let’s see how to convert active sentences into passive.
 
1. '''Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object''': First, find out who is performing the action (subject), what the action is (verb), and who is receiving the action (object).
 
2. '''Rearrange the Sentence''': Move the object to the front to become the new subject.
 
3. '''Change the Verb Form''': Use the appropriate form of 'to be' and the past participle of the verb.
 
4. '''Add the Original Subject (Optional)''': You can include the original subject using “by” if necessary.
 
==== Examples of Changing Active to Passive ====
 
Let's take a look at some examples where we convert active sentences to passive.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Active Sentence (Sindhi) !! Passive Sentence (Sindhi) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| استاد ڪتاب پڙهندو آهي || ڪتاب پڙهيو ويندو آهي || Ustad kitab parhindo aahe || The teacher reads the book
 
|-
 
| مان خط لکي رهيو آهيان || خط لکيو پيو وڃي || Man khat likhi rahyo aahe || I am writing a letter
 
|-
 
| اهي کاڌو تيار ڪندا آهن || کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي || Ahe khado tayar kanda aahe || They prepare the food
 
|-
 
| ٻار گهر ساف ڪندا آهن || گهر ساف ڪيو ويندو آهي || Baar ghar saaf kanda aahe || The children clean the house
 
|-
 
| مان راند کيڏڻ ويو آهيان || راند کيڏي وئي || Man rand khedan vayo aahe || I went to play the game
 
|-
 
| والدين تحفو ڏيندا آهن || تحفو ڏنو ويندو آهي || Walidain tuho dinda aahe || Parents give gifts
 
|-
 
| هو فلم ڏسڻ ويو آهي || فلم ڏٺي وئي || Ho film dikhun vayo aahe || He went to watch a film
 
|-
 
| فنڪار تصوير ٺاهي ٿو || تصوير ٺاهي وئي || Fankar tasveer thaahi tho || The artist makes a picture
 
|-
|-
| توهان سڄي ماڻهن ٻوليو آهيو. || Tuhān sāḍī māṇhẽ ḍhūliyō āhīyō. || You have washed all the clothes.
 
| سنگيت ڪارکن ترانه ڳائيندا آهن || ترانه ڳايو ويندو آهي || Sangeet karkan tarana gainda aahe || Musicians sing songs
 
|-
|-
| سڄي ماڻهن هجڻي ويو آهن. || Sāḍī māṇhẽ hajjiyā viyō āhīn. || All the clothes have been washed by you.
 
| مان جنگل ۾ جانور ڏسڻ ويو آهيان || جانور ڏٺا ويا || Man jungle mein janwar dikhun vayo aahe || I went to see animals in the jungle
 
|}
|}


In these examples, we can see how the focus of the sentence shifts from the subject (the doer of the action) to the object (the receiver of the action) in the passive voice construction. The auxiliary verb "هجڻو" (hajjo) is used to form the passive voice, and the past participle of the main verb follows it. It is important to note that the verb agrees in gender and number with the subject.
=== Using Passive Verbs ===
 
In Sindhi, passive verbs are formed by combining a form of the verb 'to be' with the past participle. This structure is quite similar to English, making it easier for English speakers to grasp.
 
The main passive verbs in Sindhi are:
 
* ٿيڻ (thiyun) - to be


== 3. Changing Active Sentences to Passive ==
* هجڻ (hujan) - to exist


In Sindhi, it is common to convert active sentences to passive to emphasize the object or recipient of the action. To change an active sentence to passive, follow these steps:
These verbs are conjugated according to the subject's tense and number.  


1. Identify the subject, object, and verb in the active sentence.
== Conjugation of Passive Verbs
2. Use the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "هجڻو" (hajjo), followed by the past participle of the main verb.
3. Adjust the verb form to agree with the subject in gender and number.


Let's see some examples of active sentences converted to passive sentences:
The verb 'to be' is an essential part of forming passive voice in any language. In Sindhi, it can be conjugated based on the subject's gender and number.


'''Example 1:'''
Here’s a quick overview of how 'to be' is conjugated in passive sentences:
Active Sentence: مانهنجو والد ڪتاب وڌانديو آهي. (Mānhinjo wāld kītāb v̤aḍandiyō āhī.)
Translation: My father reads the book.


Passive Sentence: ڪتاب هجڻي ويا آهي. (Kitāb hajjiyā viyā āhī.)
| Tense        | Singular (Male) | Singular (Female) | Plural  |
Translation: The book is being read.


'''Example 2:'''
|---------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------|
Active Sentence: توهان سڄي ماڻهن ٻوليو آهيو. (Tuhān sāḍī māṇhẽ ḍhūliyō āhīyō.)
Translation: You have washed all the clothes.


Passive Sentence: سڄي ماڻهن هجڻي ويو آهن. (Sāḍī māṇhẽ hajjiyā viyō āhīn.)
| Present      | آهي (aahe)     | آهي (aahe)        | آھن (aahein) |
Translation: All the clothes have been washed.


By converting active sentences to passive, we can shift the focus and highlight the object or recipient of the action in Sindhi sentences.
| Past          | هو (hayo)      | هئي (hui)        | هئا (haya)  |


== 4. Using Passive Verbs ==
| Future        | ٿيندو (thindo) | ٿيندي (thindi)  | ٿيندا (thinda) |


Passive verbs are an important aspect of constructing passive sentences in Sindhi. The past participle of the main verb is used as a passive verb in these constructions. The passive verb agrees in gender and number with the subject of the sentence.
==== Examples of Passive Verbs ====


Let's look at some examples of passive verbs in Sindhi:
Let’s examine how passive verbs are used in sentences.


'''Example 1:'''
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ڪتاب وڌانديو آهي. || Kitāb v̤aḍandiyō āhī. || The book is read.
 
| ڪتاب پڙهيو وڃي ٿو || Kitab parhiyo vahe tho || The book is being read  
 
|-
|-
| ڪتابن وڌانديو آهن. || Kitāban v̤aḍandiyō āhīn. || The books are read.
|}


'''Example 2:'''
| خط لکيو وڃي ٿو || Khat likhiyo vahe tho || The letter is being written
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
 
| کاڌو تيار ڪيو وڃي ٿو || Khado tayar karyo vahe tho || The food is being prepared
 
|-
 
| گهر ساف ڪيو وڃي ٿو || Ghar saaf karyo vahe tho || The house is being cleaned
 
|-
 
| راند کيڏيو وڃي ٿو || Rand kheediyo vahe tho || The game is being played
 
|-
 
| تحفو ڏنو وڃي ٿو || Tuhfo dino vahe tho || The gift is being given
 
|-
 
| فلم ڏٺو وڃي ٿو || Film dithi vahe tho || The film is being watched
 
|-
 
| جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو وڃي ٿو || Jungle mein janwar dithi vahe tho || Animals are being seen in the jungle
 
|-
|-
| قصي هجڻي ويو آهي. || Qisā hajjiyā viyō āhī. || The story is told.
 
| تصوير ٺاهي وڃي ٿي || Tasveer thaahi vahe thi || The picture is being made
 
|-
|-
| قصن هجڻي ويو آهن. || Qisān hajjiyā viyō āhīn. || The stories are told.
 
| ترانه ڳايو وڃي ٿو || Tarana gayo vahe tho || The song is being sung
 
|}
|}


In these examples, we can see how the passive verb agrees with the subject in gender and number. The passive verbs "وڌانديو" (v̤aḍandiyō) and "هجڻي ويو" (hajjiyā viyō) are used to indicate the action in the passive voice. It is important to note that the verb form changes to agree with the subject.
== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==


== 5. Cultural Insights: Passive Voice in Sindhi Literature ==
To solidify your understanding of passive voice in Sindhi, here are some practice exercises. Try to complete them, and then refer to the solutions provided to check your answers.


Passive voice plays a significant role in Sindhi literature, adding depth and complexity to the written word. Many Sindhi poets and authors use passive voice to evoke emotions and create vivid descriptions. The use of passive voice in Sindhi poetry and prose allows for a more nuanced portrayal of characters and situations. Additionally, historical Sindhi texts often employ passive voice to highlight the impact and consequences of certain events. Understanding passive voice in Sindhi will enhance your appreciation and comprehension of Sindhi literary works.
=== Exercise 1: Convert Active to Passive ===


== 6. Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==
Convert the following active sentences into passive voice.


Now, let's practice forming passive sentences and converting active sentences to passive. Choose the correct passive verb and complete the following sentences:
1. استاد ٻار کي پڙهائي ٿو.


'''Exercise 1:'''
2. مان کائڻ لاءِ آيو آهيان.
1. توهان سڄي پاڻي وڌايو آهيو. (Tuhān sāḍī pāṇī v̤āḍāyō āhīyō.)
  Passive Verb: ________ (v̤āḍاندو)
  Passive Sentence: پاڻي هجڻي ________ آهي. (Pāṇī hajjiyā ________ āhī.)


2. مونکي سڄي ڪتابن وڌايو آهي. (Mūṇkī sāḍī kitāban v̤āḍāyō āhīyō.)
3. دوست تحفو ڏيندا آهن.
  Passive Verb: ________ (v̤āḍاندو)
  Passive Sentence: ڪتابن هجڻي ________ آهن. (Kitāban hajjiyā ________ āhīn.)


'''Exercise 2:'''
4. اميدوار سوالن جا جواب ڏيندو آهي.
1. توهان سڄي ڪچهرو درست ڪيا آهيو. (Tuhān sāḍī kac̣hrō darust kiyā āhīyō.)
  Passive Verb: ________ (ڪياندو)
  Passive Sentence: ڪچهرو هجڻي ________ آهي. (Kac̣hrō hajjiyā ________ āhī.)


2. ڪسان سڄن ڪچهرو درست ڪيا آهن. (Kisān sāḍan kac̣hrō darust kiyā āhīn.)
5. هُن راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني.
  Passive Verb: ________ (ڪياندو)
  Passive Sentence: ڪچهرو هجڻي ________ آهن. (Kac̣hrō hajjiyā ________ āhīn.)


== 7. Solutions and Explanations ==
=== Exercise 2: Identify Passive Voice ===


'''Exercise 1:'''
Identify whether the following sentences are in passive voice or not.
1. توهان سڄي پاڻي وڌايو آهيو. (Tuhān sāḍī pāṇī v̤āḍāyō āhīyō.)
  Passive Verb: ڏاندو (ḍhāndō)
  Passive Sentence: پاڻي هجڻي ڏاندي آهي. (Pāṇī hajjiyā ḍhāndi āhī.)


2. مونکي سڄي ڪتابن وڌايو آهي. (Mūṇkī sāḍī kitāban v̤āḍāyō āhīyō.)
1. ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو.
  Passive Verb: ڏاندو (ḍhāndō)
  Passive Sentence: ڪتابن هجڻي ڏاندي آهن. (Kitāban hajjiyā ḍhāndi āhīn.)


'''Exercise 2:'''
2. مان راند کيڏڻ ٿو وڃان.
1. توهان سڄي ڪچهرو درست ڪيا آهيو. (Tuhān sāḍī kac̣hrō darust kiyā āhīyō.)
  Passive Verb: ڪياندو (kiyāndō)
  Passive Sentence: ڪچهرو هجڻي ڪياندي آهي. (Kac̣hrō hajjiyā kiyāndi āhī.)


2. ڪسان سڄن ڪچهرو درست ڪيا آهن. (Kisān sāḍan kac̣hrō darust kiyā āhīn.)
3. خط لکيو ويو آهي.
  Passive Verb: ڪياندو (kiyāndō)
  Passive Sentence: ڪچهرو هجڻي ڪياندي آهن. (Kac̣hrō hajjiyā kiyāndi āhīn.)


== Conclusion ==
4. اھي دوست آيا.


Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form passive sentences, change active sentences to passive, and use passive verbs in Sindhi. Passive voice is an essential aspect of Sindhi grammar and allows us to shift the focus from the doer to the receiver of an action. With this knowledge, you can express a wide range of ideas and perspectives in Sindhi, enhancing your communication skills. Keep practicing and exploring the Sindhi language, and you will continue to progress towards fluency.
5. کائڻ تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.
 
=== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb 'to be' and the past participle.
 
1. تحفو _______ (ڏنو) ويو.
 
2. کاڌو _______ (پڙھيو) ويو.
 
3. فلم _______ (ڏٺو) وئي.
 
4. جنگل ۾ جانور _______ (ڏٺو) ويا.
 
5. تصوير _______ (ٺاهي) وئي.
 
=== Exercise 4: Translate to Sindhi ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Sindhi passive voice.
 
1. The teacher teaches the students.
 
2. The letter is written by me.
 
3. The food is prepared by the chef.
 
4. The game was played by the children.
 
5. The song was sung by the singer.
 
=== Exercise 5: Sentence Rearrangement ===
 
Rearrange the following words to form a passive sentence.
 
1. (پڻ) (سکڻ) (ڏنو) (گيو) (سکڻ) (موقعو)
 
2. (پڻ) (لکيو) (گيو) (خط) (توهان)
 
3. (آهي) (پڙهيو) (ڪتاب) (گيو) (توهان)
 
4. (کائڻ) (پڻ) (پڻ) (گيو) (موقعو) (پڻ)
 
5. (ڏٺو) (فلم) (گيو) (توهان) (پڻ)
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Here are the solutions to the exercises provided above:
 
==== Exercise 1: Solutions ====
 
1. ٻار کي پڙهائي ويو.
 
2. کائڻ لاءِ آيو ويو.
 
3. تحفو ڏنو ويو.
 
4. سوالن جا جواب ڏنا ويا.
 
5. راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني وئي.
 
==== Exercise 2: Solutions ====
 
1. Yes, it is passive.
 
2. No, it is not passive.
 
3. Yes, it is passive.
 
4. No, it is not passive.
 
5. Yes, it is passive.
 
==== Exercise 3: Solutions ====
 
1. تحفو ڏنو ويو.
 
2. کاڌو پڙهيو ويو.
 
3. فلم ڏٺو ويو.
 
4. جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو ويا.
 
5. تصوير ٺاهي وئي.
 
==== Exercise 4: Solutions ====
 
1. استاد شاگردن کي پڙهائي ٿو.
 
2. خط مان لکيو ويندو آهي.
 
3. کاڌو شيف طرفان تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.
 
4. راند ٻارن طرفان کيڏي وئي.
 
5. ترانه ڳائڻ واري طرفان ڳايو ويو.
 
==== Exercise 5: Solutions ====
 
1. سکڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.
 
2. خط پڻ لکيو ويو.
 
3. ڪتاب توهان طرفان پڙهيو ويو.
 
4. کائڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.
 
5. فلم توهان طرفان ڏٺي وئي.
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on passive voice in Sindhi! By practicing these concepts, you are well on your way to mastering this important aspect of the language. Keep practicing, and you will notice significant improvements in your Sindhi communication skills.


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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Passive Voice in Sindhi! Understanding how to use the passive voice is crucial for effective communication, as it allows you to focus on the action itself rather than the subject performing the action. This can be particularly useful in various contexts, such as storytelling, news reporting, and even everyday conversations.

In this lesson, we will explore how to form passive sentences in Sindhi, how to change active sentences to passive, and how to use passive verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of passive voice in Sindhi and be able to apply this knowledge to your speaking and writing.

What is Passive Voice?[edit | edit source]

Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. In contrast to active voice, where the subject performs the action, passive voice shifts the focus to the action itself or the receiver of the action.

For example:

  • Active: The teacher (subject) teaches (verb) the students (object).
  • Passive: The students (subject) are taught (verb) by the teacher (agent).

In Sindhi, this structure is similarly used to emphasize the action rather than the doer.

Importance of Passive Voice in Sindhi[edit | edit source]

Learning the passive voice is essential for a few reasons:

  • Variety in Communication: It allows for greater variation in sentence structure, making your speech and writing more engaging.
  • Focus on Action: It helps in emphasizing the action or its recipient, which can be particularly useful in formal writing or storytelling.
  • Cultural Context: In Sindhi culture, storytelling often involves a focus on events rather than the individuals involved, making the passive voice a common feature.

Structure of Passive Voice in Sindhi[edit | edit source]

To form a passive sentence in Sindhi, you generally follow this structure:

[Subject] + [Form of 'to be'] + [Past Participle] + [by + Agent (optional)]

Let's break this down further with examples.

Examples of Passive Voice Formation[edit | edit source]

We will begin with a few examples to illustrate the formation of passive sentences in Sindhi.

Sindhi Pronunciation English
ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو Kitab parhiyo vayo The book was read
خط لکيو ويو Khat likhiyo vayo The letter was written
کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويو Khado tayar karyo vayo The food was prepared
گهر ساف ڪيو ويو Ghar saaf karyo vayo The house was cleaned
راند کيڏيو ويو Rand kheediyo vayo The game was played
تحفو ڏنو ويو Tuhfo dino vayo The gift was given
فلم ڏٺي وئي Film dithi vayi The film was watched
جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺا ويا Jungle mein janwar ditha waya Animals were seen in the jungle
تصوير ٺاهي وئي Tasveer thaahi vayi The picture was made
ترانه ڳايو ويو Tarana gayo vayo The song was sung

Changing Active Sentences to Passive[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand how to form passive sentences, let’s see how to convert active sentences into passive.

1. Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object: First, find out who is performing the action (subject), what the action is (verb), and who is receiving the action (object).

2. Rearrange the Sentence: Move the object to the front to become the new subject.

3. Change the Verb Form: Use the appropriate form of 'to be' and the past participle of the verb.

4. Add the Original Subject (Optional): You can include the original subject using “by” if necessary.

Examples of Changing Active to Passive[edit | edit source]

Let's take a look at some examples where we convert active sentences to passive.

Active Sentence (Sindhi) Passive Sentence (Sindhi) Pronunciation English
استاد ڪتاب پڙهندو آهي ڪتاب پڙهيو ويندو آهي Ustad kitab parhindo aahe The teacher reads the book
مان خط لکي رهيو آهيان خط لکيو پيو وڃي Man khat likhi rahyo aahe I am writing a letter
اهي کاڌو تيار ڪندا آهن کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي Ahe khado tayar kanda aahe They prepare the food
ٻار گهر ساف ڪندا آهن گهر ساف ڪيو ويندو آهي Baar ghar saaf kanda aahe The children clean the house
مان راند کيڏڻ ويو آهيان راند کيڏي وئي Man rand khedan vayo aahe I went to play the game
والدين تحفو ڏيندا آهن تحفو ڏنو ويندو آهي Walidain tuho dinda aahe Parents give gifts
هو فلم ڏسڻ ويو آهي فلم ڏٺي وئي Ho film dikhun vayo aahe He went to watch a film
فنڪار تصوير ٺاهي ٿو تصوير ٺاهي وئي Fankar tasveer thaahi tho The artist makes a picture
سنگيت ڪارکن ترانه ڳائيندا آهن ترانه ڳايو ويندو آهي Sangeet karkan tarana gainda aahe Musicians sing songs
مان جنگل ۾ جانور ڏسڻ ويو آهيان جانور ڏٺا ويا Man jungle mein janwar dikhun vayo aahe I went to see animals in the jungle

Using Passive Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Sindhi, passive verbs are formed by combining a form of the verb 'to be' with the past participle. This structure is quite similar to English, making it easier for English speakers to grasp.

The main passive verbs in Sindhi are:

  • ٿيڻ (thiyun) - to be
  • هجڻ (hujan) - to exist

These verbs are conjugated according to the subject's tense and number.

== Conjugation of Passive Verbs

The verb 'to be' is an essential part of forming passive voice in any language. In Sindhi, it can be conjugated based on the subject's gender and number.

Here’s a quick overview of how 'to be' is conjugated in passive sentences:

| Tense | Singular (Male) | Singular (Female) | Plural |

|---------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------|

| Present | آهي (aahe) | آهي (aahe) | آھن (aahein) |

| Past | هو (hayo) | هئي (hui) | هئا (haya) |

| Future | ٿيندو (thindo) | ٿيندي (thindi) | ٿيندا (thinda) |

Examples of Passive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Let’s examine how passive verbs are used in sentences.

Sindhi Pronunciation English
ڪتاب پڙهيو وڃي ٿو Kitab parhiyo vahe tho The book is being read
خط لکيو وڃي ٿو Khat likhiyo vahe tho The letter is being written
کاڌو تيار ڪيو وڃي ٿو Khado tayar karyo vahe tho The food is being prepared
گهر ساف ڪيو وڃي ٿو Ghar saaf karyo vahe tho The house is being cleaned
راند کيڏيو وڃي ٿو Rand kheediyo vahe tho The game is being played
تحفو ڏنو وڃي ٿو Tuhfo dino vahe tho The gift is being given
فلم ڏٺو وڃي ٿو Film dithi vahe tho The film is being watched
جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو وڃي ٿو Jungle mein janwar dithi vahe tho Animals are being seen in the jungle
تصوير ٺاهي وڃي ٿي Tasveer thaahi vahe thi The picture is being made
ترانه ڳايو وڃي ٿو Tarana gayo vahe tho The song is being sung

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of passive voice in Sindhi, here are some practice exercises. Try to complete them, and then refer to the solutions provided to check your answers.

Exercise 1: Convert Active to Passive[edit | edit source]

Convert the following active sentences into passive voice.

1. استاد ٻار کي پڙهائي ٿو.

2. مان کائڻ لاءِ آيو آهيان.

3. دوست تحفو ڏيندا آهن.

4. اميدوار سوالن جا جواب ڏيندو آهي.

5. هُن راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني.

Exercise 2: Identify Passive Voice[edit | edit source]

Identify whether the following sentences are in passive voice or not.

1. ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو.

2. مان راند کيڏڻ ٿو وڃان.

3. خط لکيو ويو آهي.

4. اھي دوست آيا.

5. کائڻ تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb 'to be' and the past participle.

1. تحفو _______ (ڏنو) ويو.

2. کاڌو _______ (پڙھيو) ويو.

3. فلم _______ (ڏٺو) وئي.

4. جنگل ۾ جانور _______ (ڏٺو) ويا.

5. تصوير _______ (ٺاهي) وئي.

Exercise 4: Translate to Sindhi[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Sindhi passive voice.

1. The teacher teaches the students.

2. The letter is written by me.

3. The food is prepared by the chef.

4. The game was played by the children.

5. The song was sung by the singer.

Exercise 5: Sentence Rearrangement[edit | edit source]

Rearrange the following words to form a passive sentence.

1. (پڻ) (سکڻ) (ڏنو) (گيو) (سکڻ) (موقعو)

2. (پڻ) (لکيو) (گيو) (خط) (توهان)

3. (آهي) (پڙهيو) (ڪتاب) (گيو) (توهان)

4. (کائڻ) (پڻ) (پڻ) (گيو) (موقعو) (پڻ)

5. (ڏٺو) (فلم) (گيو) (توهان) (پڻ)

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises provided above:

Exercise 1: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. ٻار کي پڙهائي ويو.

2. کائڻ لاءِ آيو ويو.

3. تحفو ڏنو ويو.

4. سوالن جا جواب ڏنا ويا.

5. راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني وئي.

Exercise 2: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Yes, it is passive.

2. No, it is not passive.

3. Yes, it is passive.

4. No, it is not passive.

5. Yes, it is passive.

Exercise 3: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. تحفو ڏنو ويو.

2. کاڌو پڙهيو ويو.

3. فلم ڏٺو ويو.

4. جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو ويا.

5. تصوير ٺاهي وئي.

Exercise 4: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. استاد شاگردن کي پڙهائي ٿو.

2. خط مان لکيو ويندو آهي.

3. کاڌو شيف طرفان تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.

4. راند ٻارن طرفان کيڏي وئي.

5. ترانه ڳائڻ واري طرفان ڳايو ويو.

Exercise 5: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. سکڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.

2. خط پڻ لکيو ويو.

3. ڪتاب توهان طرفان پڙهيو ويو.

4. کائڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.

5. فلم توهان طرفان ڏٺي وئي.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on passive voice in Sindhi! By practicing these concepts, you are well on your way to mastering this important aspect of the language. Keep practicing, and you will notice significant improvements in your Sindhi communication skills.

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


Introduction to Sindhi Script


Everyday Vocabulary


Basic Grammar Concepts


Everyday Situations


More Grammar Concepts


Culture and Traditions


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