Understanding Hindi Postpositions
In Hindi, postpositions are words that come after a noun or pronoun. They are like little helpers that tell us more about the relationship between words in a sentence. Unlike English, where we use prepositions like 'in', 'on', or 'at' before a noun, Hindi uses postpositions after a noun.
Important Points
- Location Postpositions: Tell us where something is.
- Time Postpositions: Tell us when something happens.
- Possession Postpositions: Show ownership or relationship.
- Instrumental Postpositions: Tell us how or with what something is done.
- Cause Postpositions: Explain why something happens.
These postpositions help us understand where things are. Common ones are 'में' (in), 'पर' (on), and 'के पास' (near).
Examples
- बिल्ली बिस्तर पर सो रही है।
- किताब टेबल के ऊपर है।
- वह बगीचे में खेल रहा है।
These tell us when something happens. Examples include 'को' (at) and 'से' (from, since).
Examples
- मैं रात को सोता हूँ।
- वह सुबह से पढ़ रही है।
These show who owns something or how things are related. A common one is 'का/की/के' (of).
Examples
- यह राम का घर है।
- यह मेरी पुस्तक है।
Instrumental Postpositions
These tell us how or with what something is done. The postposition 'से' (with, by) is often used.
Examples
- वह कलम से लिखता है।
- मैं बस से स्कूल जाता हूँ।
These explain why something happens. 'के लिए' (for) and 'के कारण' (because of) are examples.
Examples
- वह पढ़ाई के लिए दिल्ली गया।
- बारिश के कारण खेल रद्द हो गया।