Kriya (Verbs) in Hindi

In this lesson, we will learn about Kriya, which refers to verbs in Hindi. Verbs are action words that show what someone or something is doing. Let's get started!

• Definition and Examples:

  Verbs are words that describe actions, events, or states of being. Here are some examples of verbs in Hindi:

• खाना (khaana) - to eat
• चलना (chalna) - to walk
• पढ़ना (padhna) - to read
• लिखना (likhna) - to write
• बोलना (bolna) - to speak
• सोना (sona) - to sleep
• उठना (uthna) - to wake up
• देखना (dekhna) - to see
• खेलना (khelna) - to play

• Conjugation of Verbs:

  In Hindi, verbs change their form based on the subject and tense of the sentence. Let's look at some examples:

• Present Tense:

  • मैं खाता हूँ। (Main khaata hoon) (I eat.)
  • तुम पढ़ते हो। (Tum padhte ho) (You read.)
  • वह चलती है। (Vah chalti hai) (She walks.)

• Past Tense:

  • मैंने खाया। (Maine khaaya) (I ate.)
  • तुमने पढ़ा। (Tumne padha) (You read.)
  • उसने बोला। (Usne bola) (He/she spoke.)

• Future Tense:

  • मैं खाऊँगा। (Main khaunga) (I will eat.)
  • तुम पढ़ोगे। (Tum padhoge) (You will read.)
  • वह बोलेगी। (Vah bolegi) (She will speak.)

• Transitive and Intransitive Verbs:

  Verbs in Hindi can be classified as transitive or intransitive.

• Transitive Verbs: These verbs require an object to complete their meaning.

  • देखना (dekhna) - to see
  • पढ़ना (padhna) - to read
  • लिखना (likhna) - to write

  Example: मैं किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ। (Main kitaab padh raha hoon) (I am reading a book.)

• Intransitive Verbs: These verbs do not require an object.

  • चलना (chalna) - to walk
  • सोना (sona) - to sleep
  • उठना (uthna) - to wake up

  Example: मैं सो रहा हूँ। (Main so raha hoon) (I am sleeping.)

• Imperative Verbs:

  Imperative verbs are used to give commands or instructions. They are formed by using the base form of the verb.

• बोलो (bolo) - Speak!
• पढ़ो (padho) - Read!
• लिखो (likho) - Write!

• Examples of Verbs in Sentences:

  Here are some examples of verbs used in sentences:

• वह खाना खा रही है। (Vah khana kha rahi hai) (She is eating food.)

• मैं फुटबॉल खेलता हूँ। (Main football khelta hoon) (I play football.)

• उसे गाना गाना आता है। (Use gaana gaana aata hai) (He knows how to sing.)