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Introduction[edit | edit source]

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.

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.

Let's begin!

Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

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.

Here are the possessive pronouns in Sindhi:

Sindhi	Pronunciation	English
مُنھِڪ	munhik	mine
تُنھِڪ	tunhik	yours (singular)
تُنھِڪين	tunhikeen	yours (plural)
اُنھِڪ	unhik	his/hers
ٻُنھِڪ	bunhik	ours
تُنھِڪِن	tunhikin	yours (plural)
جُنھِڪ	junhik	theirs

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.

Let's see some examples using possessive pronouns:

هُنھِڪِتِن گهَر، مُنھِڪ ڪاغَذ ٻُنھِڪِن سِين وِڪائي آهِين.
(Hunhikteen gahar, munhik kagaz bunhikeen seen wikai aahin.)
Their house, my paper, our books are on the table.

تُنھِڪ ڪِتاب ٻُنھِڪ دَوتي سَٽي آهِي.
(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.

Possessive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

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.

Here are the possessive adjectives in Sindhi:

Sindhi	Pronunciation	English
منهنجو	munhjo	my
توهانجو	tohanjo	your (singular)
توهانجي	tohanji	your (plural)
انهنجو	anhjo	his/her
انهنجي	anhji	their
انهنجين	anhjin	their
ٻانهنجو	banhjo	our

Let's see some examples using possessive adjectives:

منهنجو گهَر، توهانجو ڪاغَذ، ٻانهنجين ڪِتابون سِين وِڪائي آهِن.
(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.
(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.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

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.

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.

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.

Understanding these cultural nuances can help learners of Sindhi appreciate the significance of expressing possession accurately and appropriately in different contexts.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

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

1. My book is on the table. 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:

1. منهنجي ڪِتاب ٻَر ٻَر تي آهِي. 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[edit | edit source]

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.

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.

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.

Happy learning!

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

Course Presentation

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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+== Introduction ==
+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.
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+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.
-<h2>Introduction</h2>
+Let's begin!
-In this lesson, you will learn how to express possession in Sindhi. Possession refers to the relationship between two nouns, where one noun has or owns something that belongs to the other noun. Possession can be expressed using both possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives in Sindhi. Possessive pronouns replace the noun while possessive adjectives describe the noun.
+== Possessive Pronouns ==
-<h2>Possessive Pronouns</h2>
+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.
-Sindhi possessive pronouns are used to indicate who owns or possesses something. Possessive pronouns are used in place of a noun and agree in gender and number with the noun they replace. The following table shows the singular and plural forms of possessive pronouns in Sindhi:
+Here are the possessive pronouns in Sindhi:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| مُنهِن || Munhin || Mine (singular m/f)
+| مُنھِڪ || munhik || mine
+|-
+| تُنھِڪ || tunhik || yours (singular)
+|-
+| تُنھِڪين || tunhikeen || yours (plural)
+|-
+| اُنھِڪ || unhik || his/hers
 |-
-| تُنهِن || Tunhin || Yours (singular m/f)
+| ٻُنھِڪ || bunhik || ours
 |-
-| اُنهِن || Unhin || His/Hers (singular)
+| تُنھِڪِن || tunhikin || yours (plural)
 |-
-| جُنهِن || Junhin || Theirs (plural m/f)
+| جُنھِڪ || junhik || theirs
 |}
-Examples:
+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.
+Let's see some examples using possessive pronouns:
-* مُنهِن سڀ کٺڻو آريو ٿيندُ !! (Mine all books are lost!!)
+* هُنھِڪِتِن گهَر، مُنھِڪ ڪاغَذ ٻُنھِڪِن سِين وِڪائي آهِين.
-* تُنهِن جيڪي جُوتين ماڻهو ياد نا ڪريو !! (You forgot your shoes!!)
+* (Hunhikteen gahar, munhik kagaz bunhikeen seen wikai aahin.)
-* جُنهِن جي سير چاندرُين هٺي مان ٺهري ڏنو ويندا !! (Their car has been standing in the garage for three days now!!)
+* Their house, my paper, our books are on the table.
-<h2>Possessive Adjectives</h2>
+* تُنھِڪ ڪِتاب ٻُنھِڪ دَوتي سَٽي آهِي.
+* (Tunhik kitaab bunhik dauti sati aahi.)
+* Your book, our pencil, and pen are here.
-Sindhi possessive adjectives are used to describe the noun being possessed. Possessive adjectives come before the noun and agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. The following table shows the singular and plural forms of possessive adjectives in Sindhi:
+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.
+== Possessive Adjectives ==
+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.
+Here are the possessive adjectives in Sindhi:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| مُنهُنجو || Munhunjo || My (singular m/f)
+| منهنجو || munhjo || my
 |-
-| تُنهُنجو || Tuhunjo || Your (singular m/f)
+| توهانجو || tohanjo || your (singular)
 |-
-| اُنهُنجو || Unhunjo || His/Her (singular)
+| توهانجي || tohanji || your (plural)
 |-
-| جُنهُنجو || Junhunjo || Their (plural m/f)
+| انهنجو || anhjo || his/her
+|-
+| انهنجي || anhji || their
+|-
+| انهنجين || anhjin || their
+|-
+| ٻانهنجو || banhjo || our
 |}
-Examples:
+Let's see some examples using possessive adjectives:
+* منهنجو گهَر، توهانجو ڪاغَذ، ٻانهنجين ڪِتابون سِين وِڪائي آهِن.
+* (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.
+* (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.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+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.
+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.
+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.
+Understanding these cultural nuances can help learners of Sindhi appreciate the significance of expressing possession accurately and appropriately in different contexts.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now let's practice what we have learned. Translate the following sentences into Sindhi, using the appropriate possessive pronouns or possessive adjectives:
+. My book is on the table.
+. Their house is big.
+. Our family is going on vacation.
+. Is this your pen?
+. His mother is a doctor.
+. Their children are playing in the park.
+. My brother is an engineer.
+. Is this your car?
+. Our school is near the market.
+. Her dress is beautiful.
+Solution:
-* مُنهُنجو پنھاٽي مُنھنجي جيب ۾ آهي!! (My pen is in my pocket!!)
+. منهنجي ڪِتاب ٻَر ٻَر تي آهِي.
-* تُنهُنجي چھلڙي توهان جي هٽاڻان جو وارستو آهي !! (Your key is on your table!!)
+. انهنجي گهَر وَڏي آهِي.
-* اُنهُنجو پوٺو ٺئيا پنهنجي سَمَر ۾ ۾پاريو ٿيو !! (His shirt was left in my room!!)
+. ٻانهنجين خاندان سَفَر ڪان جا رَهَيو آهِي.
-* جُنهُنجي پڪڙي ٿو ۽ جُنهُنجي نڪلي گدي اچن جا ويوندا !! (Their bags were stolen and their passports were lost!!)
+. ڇا توهانجي قَلَم آهِي?
+. اونهنجي ويو ايڪ ڊاڪٽر آهِي.
+. انهنجين ننڍ ٻيٽ ۾ ڪُدون ڪَريون آهِن.
+. منهنجو ويو اينجِنيئَر آهِي.
+. ڇا هئي توهانجي گاڙي آهِي?
+. ٻانهنجين سڪول ڪانجھر ٻَازار کان قَرِيب آهِي.
+. انهنجي لِباس سُنڌرو آهِي.
-<h2>Conclusion</h2>
+== Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, you learned how to express possession in Sindhi using both possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives. These concepts are essential in every language, and mastering them is crucial to fully understand the language. By practicing and applying these concepts in your daily conversations, you will be able to express possession like a native speaker. You are now one step closer to mastering Sindhi grammar and becoming an expert in the Sindhi language!
+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.
+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.
+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.
+Happy learning!
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