Pronouns in Hindi

The important thing to learn in any language is how to refer to people. The most common way is by using personal pronouns. In Hindi, there is no “he” and “she” difference as in the English language. But the pronoun (you) is complicated by formality. You'll use slightly different variations of this words depending to whom you are referring and how well you know them.

• "I" pronounce as "Main".
• "My/Mine" pronounce as "Mera".
• "He/She/They" pronounce as "Woh".
• "His/Her" pronounce as "Uska/Uski".
• "We" pronounce as "Hum".
• "Ours" pronounce as "Humara".
• "You" pronounce as "Tum/Tu ".(informal)
• "Yours" pronounce as "Tumhara/Tera".(informal)
• "Yours" pronounce as "Aapka".(formal)
• "You" pronounce as "Aap".(formal)

Use the informal “Tum”, “Tu”, “Tumhara” and “Tera” for friends, family, children and people you know well. “Aap” and “Aapka” are formal second person pronouns and are used on formal occasions, to address strangers, seniors and authority figures. They are also quite often used between family members. This is mostly seen in Northern India, where parents may use “Aap” when addressing their children. For example - “Beta, aap khaoge?” (Son/daughter, will you eat?)

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