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Welcome to today's lesson on "Expressing Possession" in Sindhi! Understanding how to express ownership is a fundamental aspect of any language, and in Sindhi, it opens the door to more meaningful communication. This lesson will guide you through the essentials of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives, providing you with the tools you need to convey ownership effectively.
 
Possession is a concept we encounter daily, whether we're talking about our belongings, relationships, or even feelings. In Sindhi, expressing who owns what can add clarity and context to your conversations.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the following:
 
* '''Possessive Pronouns''': What they are and how to use them.
 
* '''Possessive Adjectives''': Their roles in sentences and how they differ from pronouns.
 
* '''Examples''': A plethora of examples to illustrate both concepts.
 
* '''Exercises''': Practical scenarios to apply what you've learned.
 
* '''Solutions''': Clear explanations for each exercise.
 
Before we dive in, let's look at the structure of the lesson.
 
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== Introduction ==
=== Possessive Pronouns ===
 
Possessive pronouns in Sindhi indicate ownership and replace nouns to avoid repetition. They are essential for effective communication. Here’s a list of possessive pronouns in Sindhi:


In this lesson, we will learn how to express possession in Sindhi. Possession refers to the relationship between two things, where one thing belongs to or is associated with another. Possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives are used to indicate possession in Sindhi sentences. Understanding how to express possession is an important aspect of mastering the Sindhi language.
* '''منهنجو''' (muhinjo) - my


In this lesson, we will explore the different forms of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives in Sindhi. We will also look at how they are used in sentences and practice incorporating them into our own conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to express possession in Sindhi.
* '''توهانجو''' (tuhanje) - your (singular/formal)


Let's begin!
* '''توهانجو''' (tuhanje) - your (plural/informal)


== Possessive Pronouns ==
* '''اُهو''' (uho) - his


Possessive pronouns are used to indicate that something belongs to someone or something. They replace a noun and show ownership or possession. In Sindhi, possessive pronouns have different forms depending on the gender and number of the noun they are referring to.
* '''اُها''' (uha) - her


Here are the possessive pronouns in Sindhi:
* '''اسانجو''' (asanjo) - our
 
* '''انهنجو''' (anhinjo) - their
 
Let’s take a closer look at how these possessive pronouns are used in sentences:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| منهنجو ڪتاب || muhinjo kitaab || my book
|-
| توهانجو گھر || tuhanje ghar || your house
|-
| اسانجو دوست || asanjo dost || our friend
|-
| انهنجو کتا || anhinjo kutha || their dog
|-
| اُهو قلم || uho qalam || his pen
|-
|-
| مُنھِڪ || munhik || mine
 
| اُها گاڏي || uha gaadi || her car
 
|}
 
=== Possessive Adjectives ===
 
Possessive adjectives, on the other hand, modify nouns and show ownership in a slightly different way. They provide additional information about the noun. Here’s how they look in Sindhi:
 
* '''منهنجي''' (muhinji) - my
 
* '''توهانجي''' (tuhanjee) - your (singular/formal)
 
* '''توهانجي''' (tuhanjee) - your (plural/informal)
 
* '''اُهو''' (uho) - his
 
* '''اُها''' (uha) - her
 
* '''اسانجي''' (asanji) - our
 
* '''انهنجي''' (anhinji) - their
 
Here are some examples of possessive adjectives in use:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| تُنھِڪ || tunhik || yours (singular)
 
| منهنجي دوست || muhinji dost || my friend
 
|-
|-
| تُنھِڪين || tunhikeen || yours (plural)
 
| توهانجي اسڪول || tuhanjee school || your school
 
|-
|-
| اُنھِڪ || unhik || his/hers
 
| اسانجي پارڪ || asanji park || our park
 
|-
|-
| ٻُنھِڪ || bunhik || ours
 
| انهنجي ڪتاب || anhinji kitaab || their book
 
|-
|-
| تُنھِڪِن || tunhikin || yours (plural)
 
| اُهو گهر || uho ghar || his house
 
|-
|-
| جُنھِڪ || junhik || theirs
 
| اُها گاڏي || uha gaadi || her car
 
|}
|}


Note that possessive pronouns in Sindhi agree in gender and number with the noun they are referring to. For example, "مُنھِڪ" (munhik) is used when referring to a singular masculine noun, while "تُنھِڪين" (tunhikeen) is used when referring to plural nouns.
=== Differences Between Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives ===


Let's see some examples using possessive pronouns:
While both possessive pronouns and adjectives express ownership, they serve different grammatical functions. Here’s a quick comparison:


* هُنھِڪِتِن گهَر، مُنھِڪ ڪاغَذ ٻُنھِڪِن سِين وِڪائي آهِين.
* '''Possessive Pronouns''' replace nouns (e.g., "This book is mine." - "هي ڪتاب منهنجو آهي.")
* (Hunhikteen gahar, munhik kagaz bunhikeen seen wikai aahin.)
* Their house, my paper, our books are on the table.


* تُنھِڪ ڪِتاب ٻُنھِڪ دَوتي سَٽي آهِي.
* '''Possessive Adjectives''' modify nouns (e.g., "This is my book." - "هي منهنجو ڪتاب آهي.")
* (Tunhik kitaab bunhik dauti sati aahi.)
* Your book, our pencil, and pen are here.


As you can see, possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession in Sindhi sentences. They are a crucial part of expressing possession accurately.
Understanding the distinction between these two will help you construct sentences more accurately.


== Possessive Adjectives ==
== Examples of Usage ==


Possessive adjectives are another way to express possession in Sindhi. Unlike possessive pronouns, possessive adjectives are used to describe a noun rather than replace it. They agree with the noun they modify in gender and number.
Let’s explore 20 more examples to solidify your understanding of expressing possession in Sindhi.


Here are the possessive adjectives in Sindhi:
{| class="wikitable"


{| class="wikitable"
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| منهنجو کمرہ || muhinjo kamra || my room
|-
| توهانجي ماما || tuhanjee maama || your uncle
|-
| اسانجي ٻار || asanji baar || our child
|-
| انهنجي باغ || anhinji bagh || their garden
|-
| اُهو جوتو || uho joto || his shoe
|-
| اُها کتاب || uha kitaab || her book
|-
| منهنجي گاڏي || muhinji gaadi || my car
|-
| توهانجي دوست || tuhanjee dost || your friend
|-
|-
| منهنجو || munhjo || my
 
| اسانجي پيار || asanji pyaar || our love
 
|-
|-
| توهانجو || tohanjo || your (singular)
 
| انهنجي محنت || anhinji mehnat || their hard work
 
|-
|-
| توهانجي || tohanji || your (plural)
 
| اُهو پينسل || uho pencil || his pencil
 
|-
|-
| انهنجو || anhjo || his/her
 
| اُها باجا || uha baja || her musical instrument
 
|-
|-
| انهنجي || anhji || their
 
| منهنجو ماني || muhinjo maani || my bread
 
|-
|-
| انهنجين || anhjin || their
 
| توهانجي چادر || tuhanjee chaadar || your shawl
 
|-
|-
| ٻانهنجو || banhjo || our
 
| اسانجي خوشبو || asanji khushboo || our fragrance
 
|-
 
| انهنجي گڏي || anhinji gaddi || their vehicle
 
|-
 
| اُهو کتو || uho kutha || his dog
 
|-
 
| اُها پينٽنگ || uha painting || her painting
 
|-
 
| منهنجو دوست || muhinjo dost || my friend
 
|-
 
| توهانجي مسئلو || tuhanjee maslo || your issue
 
|}
|}


Let's see some examples using possessive adjectives:
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that we have a good grasp of possessive pronouns and adjectives, it’s time to put our knowledge into practice. Here are 10 exercises for you to complete:
 
=== Exercise 1 ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Sindhi:
 
1. My brother is a doctor.
 
2. Your sister is a teacher.
 
3. Our house is big.
 
4. Their car is new.
 
5. His book is on the table.
 
=== Exercise 2 ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronoun:
 
1. This is _____ (my) pen.
 
2. Is that _____ (your) bag?
 
3. The dog is _____ (their).
 
4. This is _____ (her) dress.
 
5. Is that _____ (his) phone?
 
=== Exercise 3 ===
 
Choose the correct possessive adjective:
 
1. _____ (My/Your) friend is coming over.
 
2. Is this _____ (his/her) house?
 
3. I love _____ (our/their) garden.
 
4. This is _____ (your/my) school.
 
5. _____ (His/Their) car is fast.
 
=== Exercise 4 ===
 
Match the sentences:
 
1. This is my book.
 
2. Your friend is here.
 
3. Our garden is beautiful.
 
4. Their house is large.
 
5. His mother is kind.
 
=== Exercise 5 ===
 
Write sentences using the following possessive pronouns:
 
1. My
 
2. Your
 
3. Our
 
4. Their
 
5. His
 
=== Exercise 6 ===
 
Complete the sentences with the correct possessive adjective:
 
1. I love _____ (my/your) parents.
 
2. Where is _____ (his/her) jacket?
 
3. _____ (Our/Their) team won the match.
 
4. Is this _____ (your/my) laptop?
 
5. _____ (His/Her) shoes are on the floor.
 
=== Exercise 7 ===
 
Translate these sentences to Sindhi and identify the possessive form:
 
1. This is her book.
 
2. Is that your house?
 
3. Their dog is friendly.
 
4. My friend is here.
 
5. Our school is nearby.
 
=== Exercise 8 ===
 
Use the following possessive adjectives in sentences:
 
1. My
 
2. Your
 
3. Our
 
4. Their
 
5. His
 
=== Exercise 9 ===
 
Identify the possessive pronoun in the following sentences:
 
1. This pen is mine.
 
2. That car is yours.
 
3. Our team won the match.
 
4. Their house is beautiful.
 
5. Her dress is lovely.
 
=== Exercise 10 ===
 
Write a short paragraph using at least five possessive pronouns and adjectives.
 
== Solutions to Exercises ==
 
Here are the solutions and explanations for each exercise to help you check your understanding:
 
=== Exercise 1 Solutions ===
 
1. منهنجو ڀاءُ ڊاڪٽر آهي. (muhinjo bhao daaktar aahe.)
 
2. توهانجي بہن استاد آهي. (tuhanje behan ustaad aahe.)
 
3. اسانجو گهر وڏو آهي. (asanjo ghar wado aahe.)
 
4. انهنجو گاڏي نئين آهي. (anhinjo gaadi naye aahe.)
 
5. اُهو ڪتاب ميز تي آهي. (uho kitaab mez te aahe.)
 
=== Exercise 2 Solutions ===
 
1. This is '''منهنجي''' (muhinji) pen.
 
2. Is that '''توهانجي''' (tuhanjee) bag?
 
3. The dog is '''انهنجو''' (anhinjo).
 
4. This is '''اُهَ''' (uho) dress.
 
5. Is that '''اُهو''' (uho) phone?
 
=== Exercise 3 Solutions ===
 
1. '''My''' (مُهنجي) friend is coming over.
 
2. Is this '''his''' (اُهو) house?
 
3. I love '''our''' (اسانجي) garden.
 
4. This is '''your''' (توهانجي) school.
 
5. '''His''' (اُهو) car is fast.
 
=== Exercise 4 Solutions ===
 
1. This is my book. - '''منهنجو ڪتاب آهي.'''
 
2. Your friend is here. - '''توهانجو دوست هتي آهي.'''
 
3. Our garden is beautiful. - '''اسانجو باغ خوبصورت آهي.'''
 
4. Their house is large. - '''انهنجو گهر وڏو آهي.'''
 
5. His mother is kind. - '''اُهوءَ ماءُ مهربان آهي.'''
 
=== Exercise 5 Solutions ===


* منهنجو گهَر، توهانجو ڪاغَذ، ٻانهنجين ڪِتابون سِين وِڪائي آهِن.
1. My - '''منهنجو'''
* (Munhjo gahar, tohanjo kagaz, banhjin kitaabun seen wikai aahin.)
* My house, your paper, our books are on the table.


* توهانجو ڪِتاب، توهانجي قَلَم انهنجي بُکَس سَٽي آهِن.
2. Your - '''توهانجو'''
* (Tohanjo kitaab, tohanji qalam anhinja bukass sati aahin.)
* Your book, their pen, his/her bag are here.


Possessive adjectives are used to describe the ownership or possession of a noun. They agree with the noun in gender and number, providing more context and specificity in expressing possession.
3. Our - '''اسانجو'''


== Cultural Insights ==
4. Their - '''انهنجو'''


In Sindhi culture, the concept of possession is deeply rooted in familial and communal relationships. The Sindhi community places great importance on family ties and the idea of shared ownership within the family unit. This is reflected in the Sindhi language, where possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives are used extensively to express familial relationships and communal ownership.
5. His - '''اُهو'''


It is common for Sindhi people to use possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives when referring to family members, such as parents, siblings, and children. For example, instead of saying "my father," a Sindhi speaker would say "munhji veyo." This highlights the close bond and sense of ownership within the family unit.
=== Exercise 6 Solutions ===


Additionally, in Sindhi culture, possessions are often shared and communal. It is not uncommon for extended family members to live together or for neighbors to share resources and belongings. This is reflected in the use of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives, which can indicate shared ownership or communal possessions. For example, instead of saying "our car," a Sindhi speaker may say "asani gadi," emphasizing the collective ownership of the car within the community.
1. I love '''منهنجي''' (my) parents.


Understanding these cultural nuances can help learners of Sindhi appreciate the significance of expressing possession accurately and appropriately in different contexts.
2. Where is '''اُهَ''' (her) jacket?


== Practice Exercises ==
3. '''اسانجي''' (our) team won the match.
 
4. Is this '''توهانجي''' (your) laptop?
 
5. '''اُهَ''' (his) shoes are on the floor.
 
=== Exercise 7 Solutions ===
 
1. This is '''اُهَ''' (her) book.
 
2. Is that '''توهانجو''' (your) house?
 
3. '''انهنجو''' (their) dog is friendly.
 
4. '''منهنجو''' (my) friend is here.
 
5. '''اسانجو''' (our) school is nearby.
 
=== Exercise 8 Solutions ===
 
1. '''منهنجي''' (My) friend loves pizza.
 
2. '''توهانجي''' (Your) brother is nice.
 
3. '''اسانجي''' (Our) teacher is helpful.
 
4. '''انهنجو''' (Their) house is beautiful.
 
5. '''اُهو''' (His) pen is blue.
 
=== Exercise 9 Solutions ===


Now let's practice what we have learned. Translate the following sentences into Sindhi, using the appropriate possessive pronouns or possessive adjectives:
1. mine - '''منهنجو'''


1. My book is on the table.
2. yours - '''توهانجو'''
2. Their house is big.
3. Our family is going on vacation.
4. Is this your pen?
5. His mother is a doctor.
6. Their children are playing in the park.
7. My brother is an engineer.
8. Is this your car?
9. Our school is near the market.
10. Her dress is beautiful.


Solution:
3. our - '''اسانجو'''


1. منهنجي ڪِتاب ٻَر ٻَر تي آهِي.
4. their - '''انهنجو'''
2. انهنجي گهَر وَڏي آهِي.
3. ٻانهنجين خاندان سَفَر ڪان جا رَهَيو آهِي.
4. ڇا توهانجي قَلَم آهِي?
5. اونهنجي ويو ايڪ ڊاڪٽر آهِي.
6. انهنجين ننڍ ٻيٽ ۾ ڪُدون ڪَريون آهِن.
7. منهنجو ويو اينجِنيئَر آهِي.
8. ڇا هئي توهانجي گاڙي آهِي?
9. ٻانهنجين سڪول ڪانجھر ٻَازار کان قَرِيب آهِي.
10. انهنجي لِباس سُنڌرو آهِي.


== Conclusion ==
5. her - '''اُهَ'''


In this lesson, we have learned how to express possession in Sindhi using possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives. We explored the different forms of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives, and how they are used in sentences. We also touched upon the cultural significance of expressing possession in Sindhi and practiced incorporating these concepts into our own conversations.
=== Exercise 10 Solutions ===


By mastering the use of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives, you will have a more nuanced understanding of expressing ownership and possession in Sindhi. This will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Sindhi and deepen your connection to the language and culture.
(Example paragraph)


Keep practicing and exploring the rich world of Sindhi grammar and vocabulary. The more you learn, the more you will be able to express yourself confidently and fluently in Sindhi.
'''منهنجي''' دوست جو نالو علي آهي. '''توهانجي''' بہن هن کي پسند ڪري ٿي. '''اسانجو''' باغ خوبصورت آهي. '''انهنجو''' کتو هميشه خوش آهي. '''اُهو''' پڻ سکڻ ۾ مهارت رکي ٿو.


Happy learning!
With these exercises, you can practice and cement your understanding of possessive forms in Sindhi. Remember, practice makes perfect!


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Welcome to today's lesson on "Expressing Possession" in Sindhi! Understanding how to express ownership is a fundamental aspect of any language, and in Sindhi, it opens the door to more meaningful communication. This lesson will guide you through the essentials of possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives, providing you with the tools you need to convey ownership effectively.

Possession is a concept we encounter daily, whether we're talking about our belongings, relationships, or even feelings. In Sindhi, expressing who owns what can add clarity and context to your conversations.

In this lesson, we will cover the following:

  • Possessive Pronouns: What they are and how to use them.
  • Possessive Adjectives: Their roles in sentences and how they differ from pronouns.
  • Examples: A plethora of examples to illustrate both concepts.
  • Exercises: Practical scenarios to apply what you've learned.
  • Solutions: Clear explanations for each exercise.

Before we dive in, let's look at the structure of the lesson.

Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Possessive pronouns in Sindhi indicate ownership and replace nouns to avoid repetition. They are essential for effective communication. Here’s a list of possessive pronouns in Sindhi:

  • منهنجو (muhinjo) - my
  • توهانجو (tuhanje) - your (singular/formal)
  • توهانجو (tuhanje) - your (plural/informal)
  • اُهو (uho) - his
  • اُها (uha) - her
  • اسانجو (asanjo) - our
  • انهنجو (anhinjo) - their

Let’s take a closer look at how these possessive pronouns are used in sentences:

Sindhi Pronunciation English
منهنجو ڪتاب muhinjo kitaab my book
توهانجو گھر tuhanje ghar your house
اسانجو دوست asanjo dost our friend
انهنجو کتا anhinjo kutha their dog
اُهو قلم uho qalam his pen
اُها گاڏي uha gaadi her car

Possessive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Possessive adjectives, on the other hand, modify nouns and show ownership in a slightly different way. They provide additional information about the noun. Here’s how they look in Sindhi:

  • منهنجي (muhinji) - my
  • توهانجي (tuhanjee) - your (singular/formal)
  • توهانجي (tuhanjee) - your (plural/informal)
  • اُهو (uho) - his
  • اُها (uha) - her
  • اسانجي (asanji) - our
  • انهنجي (anhinji) - their

Here are some examples of possessive adjectives in use:

Sindhi Pronunciation English
منهنجي دوست muhinji dost my friend
توهانجي اسڪول tuhanjee school your school
اسانجي پارڪ asanji park our park
انهنجي ڪتاب anhinji kitaab their book
اُهو گهر uho ghar his house
اُها گاڏي uha gaadi her car

Differences Between Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives[edit | edit source]

While both possessive pronouns and adjectives express ownership, they serve different grammatical functions. Here’s a quick comparison:

  • Possessive Pronouns replace nouns (e.g., "This book is mine." - "هي ڪتاب منهنجو آهي.")
  • Possessive Adjectives modify nouns (e.g., "This is my book." - "هي منهنجو ڪتاب آهي.")

Understanding the distinction between these two will help you construct sentences more accurately.

Examples of Usage[edit | edit source]

Let’s explore 20 more examples to solidify your understanding of expressing possession in Sindhi.

Sindhi Pronunciation English
منهنجو کمرہ muhinjo kamra my room
توهانجي ماما tuhanjee maama your uncle
اسانجي ٻار asanji baar our child
انهنجي باغ anhinji bagh their garden
اُهو جوتو uho joto his shoe
اُها کتاب uha kitaab her book
منهنجي گاڏي muhinji gaadi my car
توهانجي دوست tuhanjee dost your friend
اسانجي پيار asanji pyaar our love
انهنجي محنت anhinji mehnat their hard work
اُهو پينسل uho pencil his pencil
اُها باجا uha baja her musical instrument
منهنجو ماني muhinjo maani my bread
توهانجي چادر tuhanjee chaadar your shawl
اسانجي خوشبو asanji khushboo our fragrance
انهنجي گڏي anhinji gaddi their vehicle
اُهو کتو uho kutha his dog
اُها پينٽنگ uha painting her painting
منهنجو دوست muhinjo dost my friend
توهانجي مسئلو tuhanjee maslo your issue

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a good grasp of possessive pronouns and adjectives, it’s time to put our knowledge into practice. Here are 10 exercises for you to complete:

Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Sindhi:

1. My brother is a doctor.

2. Your sister is a teacher.

3. Our house is big.

4. Their car is new.

5. His book is on the table.

Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronoun:

1. This is _____ (my) pen.

2. Is that _____ (your) bag?

3. The dog is _____ (their).

4. This is _____ (her) dress.

5. Is that _____ (his) phone?

Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct possessive adjective:

1. _____ (My/Your) friend is coming over.

2. Is this _____ (his/her) house?

3. I love _____ (our/their) garden.

4. This is _____ (your/my) school.

5. _____ (His/Their) car is fast.

Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

Match the sentences:

1. This is my book.

2. Your friend is here.

3. Our garden is beautiful.

4. Their house is large.

5. His mother is kind.

Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

Write sentences using the following possessive pronouns:

1. My

2. Your

3. Our

4. Their

5. His

Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct possessive adjective:

1. I love _____ (my/your) parents.

2. Where is _____ (his/her) jacket?

3. _____ (Our/Their) team won the match.

4. Is this _____ (your/my) laptop?

5. _____ (His/Her) shoes are on the floor.

Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

Translate these sentences to Sindhi and identify the possessive form:

1. This is her book.

2. Is that your house?

3. Their dog is friendly.

4. My friend is here.

5. Our school is nearby.

Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

Use the following possessive adjectives in sentences:

1. My

2. Your

3. Our

4. Their

5. His

Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

Identify the possessive pronoun in the following sentences:

1. This pen is mine.

2. That car is yours.

3. Our team won the match.

4. Their house is beautiful.

5. Her dress is lovely.

Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph using at least five possessive pronouns and adjectives.

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions and explanations for each exercise to help you check your understanding:

Exercise 1 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. منهنجو ڀاءُ ڊاڪٽر آهي. (muhinjo bhao daaktar aahe.)

2. توهانجي بہن استاد آهي. (tuhanje behan ustaad aahe.)

3. اسانجو گهر وڏو آهي. (asanjo ghar wado aahe.)

4. انهنجو گاڏي نئين آهي. (anhinjo gaadi naye aahe.)

5. اُهو ڪتاب ميز تي آهي. (uho kitaab mez te aahe.)

Exercise 2 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. This is منهنجي (muhinji) pen.

2. Is that توهانجي (tuhanjee) bag?

3. The dog is انهنجو (anhinjo).

4. This is اُهَ (uho) dress.

5. Is that اُهو (uho) phone?

Exercise 3 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. My (مُهنجي) friend is coming over.

2. Is this his (اُهو) house?

3. I love our (اسانجي) garden.

4. This is your (توهانجي) school.

5. His (اُهو) car is fast.

Exercise 4 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. This is my book. - منهنجو ڪتاب آهي.

2. Your friend is here. - توهانجو دوست هتي آهي.

3. Our garden is beautiful. - اسانجو باغ خوبصورت آهي.

4. Their house is large. - انهنجو گهر وڏو آهي.

5. His mother is kind. - اُهوءَ ماءُ مهربان آهي.

Exercise 5 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. My - منهنجو

2. Your - توهانجو

3. Our - اسانجو

4. Their - انهنجو

5. His - اُهو

Exercise 6 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. I love منهنجي (my) parents.

2. Where is اُهَ (her) jacket?

3. اسانجي (our) team won the match.

4. Is this توهانجي (your) laptop?

5. اُهَ (his) shoes are on the floor.

Exercise 7 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. This is اُهَ (her) book.

2. Is that توهانجو (your) house?

3. انهنجو (their) dog is friendly.

4. منهنجو (my) friend is here.

5. اسانجو (our) school is nearby.

Exercise 8 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. منهنجي (My) friend loves pizza.

2. توهانجي (Your) brother is nice.

3. اسانجي (Our) teacher is helpful.

4. انهنجو (Their) house is beautiful.

5. اُهو (His) pen is blue.

Exercise 9 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. mine - منهنجو

2. yours - توهانجو

3. our - اسانجو

4. their - انهنجو

5. her - اُهَ

Exercise 10 Solutions[edit | edit source]

(Example paragraph)

منهنجي دوست جو نالو علي آهي. توهانجي بہن هن کي پسند ڪري ٿي. اسانجو باغ خوبصورت آهي. انهنجو کتو هميشه خوش آهي. اُهو پڻ سکڻ ۾ مهارت رکي ٿو.

With these exercises, you can practice and cement your understanding of possessive forms in Sindhi. Remember, practice makes perfect!

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


Advanced Grammar Concepts


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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