Language/Odia/Grammar/Basic-Prepositions
Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn about basic prepositions in Odia and how to use them in sentences. Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship of a noun or pronoun with other words in a sentence, such as location, time, or direction. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use common Odia prepositions accurately and effectively.
List of Basic Prepositions in Odia
Below is a list of the most common prepositions in Odia, along with their English translations:
| Odia | Pronunciation | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| ଅନୁ | "anu" | with, along with |
| ବିଦେଶ | "bidesha" | outside |
| ଉପରେ | "upare" | on, above |
| ପରେ | "pare" | after |
| ପାର୍ଶ୍ବ | "parswa" | beside, next to |
| ମଧ୍ୟ | "madhya" | between, among |
| ଭିତର | "bhitar" | inside |
| ଅନ୍ୟ | "anya" | other than, besides |
| ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ | "paryanta" | until, up to, as far as |
| କେବଳ | "kebala" | only, just |
| ପଛରା | "pachara" | behind |
It's worth noting that some prepositions have multiple meanings depending on the context, so keep that in mind as you read through and practice using them.
How to Use Prepositions in Sentences
Prepositions are used to connect nouns or pronouns with other words in a sentence. Typically, prepositions are placed before the noun or pronoun that they are modifying. Here are some examples:
- ମୋ ଚାରପାହାଡ଼ ଉପରେ ଆଛି। (mo charapahada upare achi) - I am on the hill.
- ମୋ ବାଘ ପାର୍ଶ୍ବ ରେ ଆସିଛି। (mo bagha parsaw re asichi) - My tiger is coming beside me.
- ସେ କାଳି ମାଝିର କିନ୍ତୁ ନିଜ ଘର ଭିତରେ ରହେଉଥିଲା। (se kali majhira kinthu nija ghara bhitarare rahuthila) - He stayed inside his house last night.
As you can see in the examples, the preposition comes before the object that it modifies, such as "upare" (on) before "charapahada" (hill), or "pareswa" (beside) before "bagha" (tiger).
It's important to note that prepositions in Odia do not change form based on the noun they are modifying. Unlike in English, where you might say "on the hill" but "beside the tiger," in Odia you would use the same preposition, "upare" or "pareswa," regardless of the noun it's modifying.
Here are some more examples of how to use prepositions in Odia sentences:
- ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପ୍ରଶାସନ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ରେ ଅଛି। (jilla prashashana Odisha re achi) - The district administration is in Odisha.
- ଆମକୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ପଟାର ପାଇଁ ଜିଣି ଦେଉଥିଲେ। (amaku madhya patara pain jini deuthile) - He gave us a prize for being in the middle.
- ସେ ଆମ ପୁରି ଯାଇଥିଲା। (se ama puri jauthila) - He went to our Puri.
Practice Activities
Now that you've learned about basic prepositions in Odia and how to use them in sentences, it's time to practice! Here are some activities to help you reinforce what you have learned:
- Create a list of five sentences using prepositions from the list above.
- Write a paragraph describing a location or a situation using at least three different prepositions.
- Practice reading Odia sentences and identifying the prepositions and the objects they modify.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this lesson on basic prepositions in Odia! You should now feel confident using these common prepositions in your own sentences. Keep practicing and exploring the many different ways prepositions can be used and combined with other parts of speech. With practice and patience, you'll develop a strong foundation in Odia grammar and be well on your way to becoming fluent in the language!