Yes/No Questions
In Hindi, to turn a statement into a yes/no question, we typically place the question word "क्या" (kya) at the beginning of the sentence. This word essentially functions as a marker that signals the sentence is a question. To respond to such yes/no questions, you can use "हाँ" (haan) for "yes" and "नहीं" (nahin) for "no."
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Yes | हाँ (haan) |
| No | नहीं (nahin) |
This straightforward approach allows for clear and concise answers. For example, if someone asks kya aap Rishi hain?, meaning "Are you Rishi?", you can reply with "हाँ" (haan) if you are Rishi, or "नहीं" (nahin) if you are not. Understanding and using these simple responses is essential for effective communication in Hindi.
Positive Sentences
| Question | Subject | Place | Postposition | Verb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| क्या Question Word |
तुम You |
घर Home |
पर On |
हो Are |
| English: Are you at home? | ||||
| हाँ Yes |
मैं I |
घर Home |
पर On |
हूँ Am |
| English: Yes, I am at home. | ||||
| क्या Question Word |
तुम You |
बाजार Market |
में In |
हो Are |
| English: Are you in the market? | ||||
| हाँ Yes |
मैं I |
बाजार Market |
में In |
हूँ Am |
| English: Yes, I am in the market. | ||||
| क्या Question Word |
तुम You |
अमेरिका America |
से From |
हो Are |
| English: Are you from America? | ||||
| हाँ Yes |
मैं I |
अमेरिका America |
से From |
हूँ Am |
| English: Yes, I am from America. | ||||
Negative Sentences
In Hindi, using negation twice in a sentence can serve to emphasize the negative statement and make it clearer or more emphatic. Let us break down some example sentences:
| Question | Subject | Place | Postposition | Negation | Verb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| क्या Question Word |
तुम You |
घर Home |
पर On |
नहीं Not |
हो Are |
| English: Are you not at home? | |||||
| नहीं No |
मैं I |
घर Home |
पर On |
नहीं Not |
हूँ Am |
| English: No, I am not at home. | |||||
| क्या Question Word |
तुम You |
बाजार Market |
में In |
नहीं Not |
हो Are |
| English: Are you not in the market? | |||||
| नहीं No |
मैं I |
बाजार Market |
में In |
नहीं Not |
हूँ Am |
| English: No, I am not in the market. | |||||
| क्या Question Word |
तुम You |
अमेरिका America |
से From |
नहीं Not |
हो Are |
| English: Are you not from America? | |||||
| नहीं No |
मैं I |
अमेरिका America |
से From |
नहीं Not |
हूँ Am |
| English: No, I am not from America. | |||||