Understanding Past Simple Tense in Hindi
The Past Simple Tense in Hindi is used to talk about actions that happened and were completed in the past. Just like when you say 'I ate an apple' or 'She played outside' in English, in Hindi, we use special words to show that something happened in the past.
Important Points
- The verb changes based on the gender and number of the subject.
- For masculine singular subjects, verbs often end with 'आ'.
- For feminine singular subjects, verbs often end with 'ई'.
- For plural subjects, verbs often end with 'ए'.
It's important to match the verb ending with the subject. This means if you are talking about a boy, girl, or more than one person, the verb will change a little.
Examples
- राम ने खाना खाया।
- सीता ने किताब पढ़ी।
- बच्चों ने खेल खेले।
In the examples, 'खाया' is used for a boy (masculine singular), 'पढ़ी' is used for a girl (feminine singular), and 'खेले' is used for children (plural).
Important Points
- Use 'आ' for a single boy or man.
- Use 'ई' for a single girl or woman.
- Use 'ए' for more than one person, regardless of gender.
Now you know how to talk about things that happened in the past in Hindi. Just remember to change the verb endings based on who did the action.