More Postpositions in Hindi

Overview

More Postpositions (अतिरिक्त परसर्ग) is an essential topic in Hindi grammar that you will encounter early in your studies. Compound postpositions: के लिए (for), के बारे में (about), के साथ (with), के पास (near/have), के बिना (without), की तरफ़ (towards).

At the A2 level, more postpositions builds on the basics you have already learned and allows you to express more complex ideas. Mastering this concept will make your Hindi sound more natural and precise.

This concept builds on your knowledge of Oblique Case. Once you are comfortable with more postpositions, you will find it easier to understand many other aspects of Hindi grammar.

How It Works

Key Rules

• Compound postpositions: के लिए (for), के बारे में (about), के साथ (with), के पास (near/have), के बिना (without), की तरफ़ (towards).

Forms and Patterns

Hindi	English/Explanation
तुम्हारे लिए (for you)	के लिए = for
मेरे पास किताब है।	I have a book. (lit. near me is book)
उसके बारे में बताओ।	Tell me about him/her.

Examples in Context

Hindi	English	Note
तुम्हारे लिए	for you	के लिए = for
मेरे पास किताब है।	I have a book.	के पास = near (possession)
उसके बारे में बताओ।	Tell about him/her.	के बारे में = about
दोस्तों के साथ।	With friends.	के साथ = with
पानी के बिना।	Without water.	के बिना = without
स्कूल की तरफ़ जाओ।	Go towards school.	की तरफ़ = towards
मेज़ के ऊपर।	On top of the table.	के ऊपर = above
घर के सामने।	In front of the house.	के सामने = in front of
दुकान के पीछे।	Behind the shop.	के पीछे = behind
इसके बाद क्या?	What after this?	के बाद = after

Common Mistakes

Applying English patterns to More Postpositions

• Wrong: Using English word order or structure
• Right: Follow Hindi-specific rules for more postpositions
• Why: Hindi has its own system that often differs from English

Forgetting agreement rules

• Wrong: Not matching gender, number, or formality
• Right: Always check that all parts of the sentence agree
• Why: Agreement is central to Hindi grammar and affects multiple word classes

Overcomplicating the pattern

• Wrong: Using advanced structures when simpler ones work
• Right: Start with the basic pattern and add complexity gradually
• Why: Mastering the core pattern first makes advanced usage easier

Practice Tips

1. Practice more postpositions by writing simple sentences every day. Start with patterns you know well and gradually add new vocabulary.
2. Use flashcards to memorize key forms and patterns. Test yourself regularly, and review any items you find difficult.
3. Listen to simple Hindi dialogues or children's content and try to identify examples of more postpositions in use.

Related Concepts

• Oblique Case -- prerequisite concept