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Lesson 12

Introduction

The Hindi postposition को (ko) is one of the most essential grammatical elements for English speakers to master when learning Hindi. Unlike English, where "to" appears before its object, Hindi को follows the noun it governs, making it a postposition rather than a preposition. This fundamental difference in word order represents one of the key structural distinctions between English and Hindi.

Definition: को (ko) is a postposition in Hindi that primarily indicates: -

The indirect object (recipient of an action) - "I gave the book to him" -

The direct object when referring to specific, animate beings - "I saw Ram [को understood]" -

Direction or destination with certain verbs - "Go to school"

FAQ Schema

Question: What does को (ko) mean in Hindi? Answer: को (ko) is a Hindi postposition that translates to "to" in English. It marks the indirect object (recipient) in sentences like "I gave the book to him" (मैंने उसको किताब दी). It also marks specific animate direct objects and indicates direction with certain verbs. Unlike English "to," को comes after the noun it modifies.

Educational Schema

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How को will be used in this lesson

In this lesson, you will encounter को in various contexts through 15 carefully crafted examples. The sentences progress from simple constructions to more complex uses, allowing you to gradually build your understanding of how को functions in real Hindi communication. Each example in Section A presents the Hindi text with word-by-word English glosses, helping you acquire vocabulary while understanding the grammatical structure.

Key Takeaways

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Word Order: को is a postposition, appearing after the noun it governs (राम को = "to Ram") -

Multiple Functions: को serves as both indirect object marker and animate direct object marker -

Pronunciation: को is pronounced "ko" with a short 'o' sound -

Essential for Communication: को appears frequently in everyday Hindi conversation -

Grammatical Agreement: को doesn't change form - it remains constant regardless of gender, number, or case of the noun

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Section A (Detailed English-Hindi Interlinear Text)

12.1 मैं I (main) बच्चों children (bach-chon) को to (ko) किताबें books (ki-taa-ben) देता give (de-taa) हूँ am (hoon)

12.2 वह She (vah) अपनी her-own (ap-nee) माँ mother (maan) को to (ko) पत्र letter (pa-tra) लिखती writes (likh-tee) है is (hai)

12.3 अध्यापक Teacher (adh-yaa-pak) छात्रों students (chha-tron) को to (ko) गणित mathematics (ga-nit) सिखाता teaches (si-khaa-taa) है is (hai)

12.4 बच्चे Children (bach-che) स्कूल school (school) को to (ko) जा go (jaa) रहे -ing (ra-he) हैं are (hain)

12.5 मैंने I-have (main-ne) राम Ram (raam) को to (ko) बाज़ार market (baa-zaar) में in (mein) देखा saw (de-khaa)

12.6 माँ Mother (maan) बेटे son (be-te) को to (ko) खाना food (khaa-naa) दे give (de) रही -ing (ra-hee) है is (hai)

12.7 डॉक्टर Doctor (doctor) मरीज़ patient (ma-reez) को to (ko) दवा medicine (da-vaa) देता gives (de-taa) है is (hai)

12.8 उसने He-has (us-ne) मुझ me (mujh) को to (ko) कहानी story (ka-haa-nee) सुनाई told (su-naa-ee)

12.9 पिता Father (pi-taa) बच्चों children (bach-chon) को to (ko) पार्क park (park) ले take (le) गए went (ga-ye)

12.10 दादी Grandmother (daa-dee) नाती grandson (naa-tee) को to (ko) मिठाई sweets (mi-thaa-ee) देती gives (de-tee) है is (hai)

12.11 शिक्षक Teacher (shik-shak) विद्यार्थियों students (vid-yaar-thi-yon) को to (ko) प्रश्न questions (prash-na) पूछता asks (pooch-taa) है is (hai)

12.12 मैं I (main) कल tomorrow (kal) दिल्ली Delhi (dil-lee) को to (ko) जाऊँगा will-go (jaa-oon-gaa)

12.13 उसने She-has (us-ne) सब all (sab) को to (ko) निमंत्रण invitation (ni-man-tran) भेजा sent (bhe-jaa)

12.14 बच्चा Child (bach-chaa) कुत्ते dog (kut-te) को to (ko) रोटी bread (ro-tee) खिला feed (khi-laa) रहा -ing (ra-haa) है is (hai)

12.15 नर्स Nurse (nurse) रोगी patient (ro-gee) को to (ko) इंजेक्शन injection (injection) लगाती administers (la-gaa-tee) है is (hai)

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Section B (Complete Hindi Sentences with English Translation)

12.1 मैं बच्चों को किताबें देता हूँ। I give books to the children.

12.2 वह अपनी माँ को पत्र लिखती है। She writes a letter to her mother.

12.3 अध्यापक छात्रों को गणित सिखाता है। The teacher teaches mathematics to the students.

12.4 बच्चे स्कूल को जा रहे हैं। The children are going to school.

12.5 मैंने राम को बाज़ार में देखा। I saw Ram in the market.

12.6 माँ बेटे को खाना दे रही है। Mother is giving food to her son.

12.7 डॉक्टर मरीज़ को दवा देता है। The doctor gives medicine to the patient.

12.8 उसने मुझको कहानी सुनाई। He told me a story.

12.9 पिता बच्चों को पार्क ले गए। Father took the children to the park.

12.10 दादी नाती को मिठाई देती है। Grandmother gives sweets to her grandson.

12.11 शिक्षक विद्यार्थियों को प्रश्न पूछता है। The teacher asks questions to the students.

12.12 मैं कल दिल्ली को जाऊँगा। I will go to Delhi tomorrow.

12.13 उसने सब को निमंत्रण भेजा। She sent invitations to everyone.

12.14 बच्चा कुत्ते को रोटी खिला रहा है। The child is feeding bread to the dog.

12.15 नर्स रोगी को इंजेक्शन लगाती है। The nurse administers an injection to the patient.

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Section C (Hindi Text Only)

12.1 मैं बच्चों को किताबें देता हूँ।

12.2 वह अपनी माँ को पत्र लिखती है।

12.3 अध्यापक छात्रों को गणित सिखाता है।

12.4 बच्चे स्कूल को जा रहे हैं।

12.5 मैंने राम को बाज़ार में देखा।

12.6 माँ बेटे को खाना दे रही है।

12.7 डॉक्टर मरीज़ को दवा देता है।

12.8 उसने मुझको कहानी सुनाई।

12.9 पिता बच्चों को पार्क ले गए।

12.10 दादी नाती को मिठाई देती है।

12.11 शिक्षक विद्यार्थियों को प्रश्न पूछता है।

12.12 मैं कल दिल्ली को जाऊँगा।

12.13 उसने सब को निमंत्रण भेजा।

12.14 बच्चा कुत्ते को रोटी खिला रहा है।

12.15 नर्स रोगी को इंजेक्शन लगाती है।

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Section D (Grammar Explanation for English Speakers)

Grammar Rules for को (ko)

The Hindi postposition को represents a significant grammatical difference from English. Here are the essential rules for using को correctly:

1. Position in the Sentence

Unlike English "to," which comes before its object, को always follows the noun it governs: -

English: "to the boy" -

Hindi: "लड़के को" (ladke ko) - literally "boy to"

2. Primary Functions of को

a) Indirect Object Marker को marks the recipient of an action (the person or thing that receives something): -

"I gave the book to Ram" = "मैंने राम को किताब दी" -

The recipient (Ram) takes को

b) Direct Object Marker for Specific Animate Beings When the direct object is a specific, animate being (person or animal), Hindi uses को: -

"I saw Ram" = "मैंने राम को देखा" -

This is different from English, which doesn't mark direct objects with "to"

c) Direction with Motion Verbs With verbs of motion, को can indicate destination: -

"Go to Delhi" = "दिल्ली को जाओ"

3. When NOT to Use को

Inanimate Direct Objects Usually Don't Take को: -

"I read a book" = "मैं किताब पढ़ता हूँ" (no को) -

"I eat food" = "मैं खाना खाता हूँ" (no को)

Exception: When emphasizing or specifying even inanimate objects, को may be used.

4. को with Pronouns

को combines with pronouns in specific ways: -

मुझको (mujhko) = "to me" (also written मुझे - mujhe) -

तुझको (tujhko) = "to you" (informal, also तुझे - tujhe) -

उसको (usko) = "to him/her" (also उसे - use) -

हमको (hamko) = "to us" (also हमें - hamein) -

तुमको (tumko) = "to you" (also तुम्हें - tumhein) -

उनको (unko) = "to them" (also उन्हें - unhein)

Common Mistakes

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Using को with All Direct Objects -

Wrong: मैं किताब को पढ़ता हूँ (I read book-to) -

Right: मैं किताब पढ़ता हूँ (I read book) -

Remember: Only specific animate direct objects need को -

Forgetting को with Indirect Objects -

Wrong: मैं बच्चे किताब देता हूँ -

Right: मैं बच्चे को किताब देता हूँ -

Always use को for recipients -

Word Order Confusion -

Wrong: मैं को बच्चे देता हूँ -

Right: मैं बच्चे को देता हूँ -

को must follow the noun, not precede it -

Using को Instead of में for Location -

Wrong: मैं स्कूल को हूँ (I am to school) -

Right: मैं स्कूल में हूँ (I am in school) -

को indicates direction/recipient, not static location

Step-by-Step Guide to Using को

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Identify the verb - What action is happening? -

Find the recipient - Who/what receives the action or object? -

Check if the direct object is animate and specific - Is it a particular person/animal? -

Place को after the recipient/animate object - Remember: noun first, then को -

Complete the sentence with the main object and verb

Comparison with English

English "to" serves multiple functions that are divided among several Hindi postpositions: -

"to" (recipient) = को -

"to" (location) = में (mein) - "in/at" -

"to" (direction) = की ओर (ki or) - "towards" -

"to" (purpose) = के लिए (ke liye) - "for"

Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate Hindi communication.

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Section E (Cultural Context)

The Cultural Significance of को in Hindi Communication

Understanding को goes beyond grammar - it reflects important cultural values in Hindi-speaking societies. The use of को often indicates respect, formality, and the importance of relationships in Indian culture.

Respect and Hierarchy

In Hindi-speaking cultures, the way को is used can convey respect and acknowledge social hierarchy. When addressing elders or showing respect, speakers often use को with pronouns even when grammatically optional: -

"आपको नमस्ते" (aapko namaste) - "Greetings to you" (respectful) -

This usage emphasizes the recipient and shows deference

Gift-Giving Culture

The frequent use of को with verbs like देना (dena - "to give") reflects the importance of gift-giving and sharing in Indian culture: -

Prasad (blessed food) is given "को" devotees -

Sweets are distributed "को" neighbors during festivals -

This grammatical structure mirrors the cultural emphasis on generosity

Family Relationships

को appears frequently in expressions about family relationships, highlighting the interconnected nature of Indian families: -

"माँ बच्चों को प्यार करती है" (Mother loves the children) -

The use of को here emphasizes the directed nature of familial love and care

Educational Context

In traditional Indian education (guru-shishya parampara), knowledge is "given" को students, not merely taught. This reflects a view of education as a sacred transfer: -

"गुरु शिष्य को ज्ञान देते हैं" (The teacher gives knowledge to the student)

Religious and Philosophical Usage

को appears in many religious contexts: -

Offerings are made "को" deities -

Prayers are directed "को" God -

This usage reflects the personal, directed nature of devotion in Indian spirituality

Modern Usage and English Influence

In contemporary Hindi, especially in urban areas, को usage is sometimes influenced by English patterns. Younger speakers might use को in contexts where traditional Hindi wouldn't require it, showing language evolution through cultural contact.

Understanding these cultural dimensions helps English speakers use को not just correctly, but appropriately in different social contexts.

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Section F (Literary Citation)

From the Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas (16th century):

Original Text: राम को रूप निहारत जानकी। कंकन के नग की परछाईं। यातें सबै सुधि भूलि गई। कर टेकि रही पल टारत नाहीं।।

Source: Ramcharitmanas, Balkand, describing Sita seeing Ram for the first time

Part F-A (Interlinear Analysis)

राम Ram (raam) को -'s (ko) रूप form/beauty (roop) निहारत gazing-at (ni-haa-rat) जानकी Janaki/Sita (jaa-na-kee)। कंकन bangle (kan-kan) के of (ke) नग gem (nag) की of (kee) परछाईं reflection (par-chhaa-een)। यातें from-this (yaa-ten) सबै all (sa-bai) सुधि consciousness (su-dhi) भूलि forgetting (bhoo-li) गई went (ga-ee)। कर hand (kar) टेकि resting (te-ki) रही remained (ra-hee) पल eyelid (pal) टारत moving (taa-rat) नाहीं not (naa-heen)।।

Part F-B (Complete Translation)

राम को रूप निहारत जानकी। कंकन के नग की परछाईं। यातें सबै सुधि भूलि गई। कर टेकि रही पल टारत नाहीं।।

Janaki (Sita) gazing at Ram's beauty through the reflection in her bangle's gem. From this, she forgot all consciousness. Resting her hand (on her chin), she remained without blinking.

Part F-C (Literary Text Only)

राम को रूप निहारत जानकी। कंकन के नग की परछाईं। यातें सबै सुधि भूलि गई। कर टेकि रही पल टारत नाहीं।।

Part F-D (Grammatical and Literary Notes)

This classical verse demonstrates an important use of को - the possessive/genitive function in older Hindi poetry. Here "राम को रूप" means "Ram's beauty/form." In modern Hindi, this would typically be "राम का रूप," but को was commonly used for possession in classical Hindi poetry.

Key grammatical points: -

को here functions as a genitive marker (showing possession) -

This usage is primarily found in poetry and older texts -

It adds a layer of intimacy and directness to the description -

The indirect viewing (through a reflection) is a cultural element showing feminine modesty

Literary significance: -

The verse captures the moment of Sita's first sight of Ram -

The use of को creates a more direct, immediate connection -

This demonstrates how को can convey subtle emotional and cultural meanings beyond its basic grammatical function

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Genre Section: Daily Conversations in a Hindi Family

Section A (Detailed English-Hindi Interlinear Text)

12.16 सुबह Morning (su-bah) माँ mother (maan) बच्चों children (bach-chon) को to (ko) जगाती wakes (ja-gaa-tee) है is (hai) और and (aur) कहती says (kah-tee) है is (hai) "स्कूल "school (school) को to (ko) देर late (der) हो become (ho) रही -ing (ra-hee) है" is" (hai)

12.17 नाश्ते Breakfast (naash-te) के of (ke) समय time (sa-may) पिताजी father (pi-taa-jee) बेटे son (be-te) को to (ko) पूछते ask (pooch-te) हैं are (hain) "तुमने "you-have (tum-ne) सब all (sab) को to (ko) होमवर्क homework (homework) दिखाया?" showed?" (di-khaa-yaa)

12.18 दादी Grandmother (daa-dee) पोती granddaughter (po-tee) को to (ko) कहानी story (ka-haa-nee) सुना tell (su-naa) रही -ing (ra-hee) हैं are (hain) राजा king (raa-jaa) रानी queen (raa-nee) की of (kee)

12.19 बड़ा Elder (ba-daa) भाई brother (bhaa-ee) छोटी younger (chho-tee) बहन sister (ba-han) को to (ko) गणित mathematics (ga-nit) का of (kaa) सवाल problem (sa-waal) समझा explain (sam-jhaa) रहा -ing (ra-haa) है is (hai)

12.20 माँ Mother (maan) मेहमानों guests (meh-maa-non) को to (ko) चाय tea (chaay) और and (aur) नमकीन snacks (nam-keen) दे give (de) रही -ing (ra-hee) है is (hai)

12.21 चाचा Uncle (chaa-chaa) जी ji (jee) बच्चों children (bach-chon) को to (ko) मेला fair (me-laa) ले take (le) जाने going (jaa-ne) का of (kaa) वादा promise (vaa-daa) करते make (kar-te) हैं are (hain)

12.22 नानी Maternal-grandmother (naa-nee) सब all (sab) को to (ko) अपने own (ap-ne) गाँव village (gaanv) की of (kee) यादें memories (yaa-dein) सुनाती tells (su-naa-tee) हैं are (hain)

12.23 पापा Papa (paa-paa) बेटी daughter (be-tee) को to (ko) साइकिल bicycle (cycle) चलाना riding (cha-laa-naa) सिखा teach (si-khaa) रहे -ing (ra-he) हैं are (hain)

12.24 मम्मी Mummy (mummy) पड़ोसी neighbor (pa-do-see) को to (ko) मिठाई sweets (mi-thaa-ee) का of (kaa) डिब्बा box (dib-baa) भेज send (bhej) रही -ing (ra-hee) है is (hai)

12.25 दीदी Elder-sister (dee-dee) छोटे younger (chho-te) भाई brother (bhaa-ee) को to (ko) कंप्यूटर computer (computer) पर on (par) गेम game (game) खेलना playing (khel-naa) सिखाती teaches (si-khaa-tee) है is (hai)

12.26 नाना Maternal-grandfather (naa-naa) जी ji (jee) बच्चों children (bach-chon) को to (ko) पुरानी old (pu-raa-nee) तस्वीरें photographs (tas-vee-rein) दिखा show (di-khaa) रहे -ing (ra-he) हैं are (hain)

12.27 बुआ Paternal-aunt (bu-aa) भतीजी niece (bha-tee-jee) को to (ko) नई new (na-ee) ड्रेस dress (dress) का of (kaa) तोहफा gift (toh-faa) देती gives (de-tee) हैं are (hain)

12.28 मामा Maternal-uncle (maa-maa) सब all (sab) बच्चों children (bach-chon) को to (ko) आइसक्रीम ice-cream (ice-cream) खिलाने feeding (khi-laa-ne) ले take (le) जाते go (jaa-te) हैं are (hain)

12.29 दादा Paternal-grandfather (daa-daa) जी ji (jee) पोते grandson (po-te) को to (ko) संस्कृत Sanskrit (sans-krit) के of (ke) श्लोक verses (shlok) सिखाते teach (si-khaa-te) हैं are (hain)

12.30 रात Night (raat) को at (ko) सब all (sab) लोग people (log) एक one (ek) दूसरे another (doos-re) को to (ko) शुभ good (shubh) रात्रि night (raa-tri) कहते say (kah-te) हैं are (hain)

Section B (Complete Hindi Sentences with English Translation)

12.16 सुबह माँ बच्चों को जगाती है और कहती है "स्कूल को देर हो रही है"। In the morning, mother wakes the children and says "It's getting late for school."

12.17 नाश्ते के समय पिताजी बेटे को पूछते हैं "तुमने सब को होमवर्क दिखाया?" At breakfast time, father asks his son "Did you show the homework to everyone?"

12.18 दादी पोती को राजा रानी की कहानी सुना रही हैं। Grandmother is telling a story of a king and queen to her granddaughter.

12.19 बड़ा भाई छोटी बहन को गणित का सवाल समझा रहा है। Elder brother is explaining a math problem to his younger sister.

12.20 माँ मेहमानों को चाय और नमकीन दे रही है। Mother is giving tea and snacks to the guests.

12.21 चाचा जी बच्चों को मेला ले जाने का वादा करते हैं। Uncle promises to take the children to the fair.

12.22 नानी सब को अपने गाँव की यादें सुनाती हैं। Maternal grandmother tells everyone memories of her village.

12.23 पापा बेटी को साइकिल चलाना सिखा रहे हैं। Papa is teaching his daughter to ride a bicycle.

12.24 मम्मी पड़ोसी को मिठाई का डिब्बा भेज रही है। Mummy is sending a box of sweets to the neighbor.

12.25 दीदी छोटे भाई को कंप्यूटर पर गेम खेलना सिखाती है। Elder sister teaches her younger brother to play games on the computer.

12.26 नाना जी बच्चों को पुरानी तस्वीरें दिखा रहे हैं। Maternal grandfather is showing old photographs to the children.

12.27 बुआ भतीजी को नई ड्रेस का तोहफा देती हैं। Paternal aunt gives a gift of a new dress to her niece.

12.28 मामा सब बच्चों को आइसक्रीम खिलाने ले जाते हैं। Maternal uncle takes all the children to have ice cream.

12.29 दादा जी पोते को संस्कृत के श्लोक सिखाते हैं। Paternal grandfather teaches Sanskrit verses to his grandson.

12.30 रात को सब लोग एक दूसरे को शुभ रात्रि कहते हैं। At night, everyone says good night to each other.

Section C (Hindi Text Only)

12.16 सुबह माँ बच्चों को जगाती है और कहती है "स्कूल को देर हो रही है"।

12.17 नाश्ते के समय पिताजी बेटे को पूछते हैं "तुमने सब को होमवर्क दिखाया?"

12.18 दादी पोती को राजा रानी की कहानी सुना रही हैं।

12.19 बड़ा भाई छोटी बहन को गणित का सवाल समझा रहा है।

12.20 माँ मेहमानों को चाय और नमकीन दे रही है।

12.21 चाचा जी बच्चों को मेला ले जाने का वादा करते हैं।

12.22 नानी सब को अपने गाँव की यादें सुनाती हैं।

12.23 पापा बेटी को साइकिल चलाना सिखा रहे हैं।

12.24 मम्मी पड़ोसी को मिठाई का डिब्बा भेज रही है।

12.25 दीदी छोटे भाई को कंप्यूटर पर गेम खेलना सिखाती है।

12.26 नाना जी बच्चों को पुरानी तस्वीरें दिखा रहे हैं।

12.27 बुआ भतीजी को नई ड्रेस का तोहफा देती हैं।

12.28 मामा सब बच्चों को आइसक्रीम खिलाने ले जाते हैं।

12.29 दादा जी पोते को संस्कृत के श्लोक सिखाते हैं।

12.30 रात को सब लोग एक दूसरे को शुभ रात्रि कहते हैं।

Section D (Grammar Notes for Daily Conversation Genre)

Special Uses of को in Family Conversations

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को with Time Expressions In example 12.30, "रात को" means "at night." This is a special use where को indicates "at" or "in" with time expressions: -

सुबह को (subah ko) = in the morning -

शाम को (shaam ko) = in the evening -

दोपहर को (dopahar ko) = at noon -

को in Compound Verb Constructions Many examples show को with compound verbs (verb + auxiliary): -

सिखा रहे हैं (teaching) + को -

समझा रहा है (explaining) + को -

दिखा रहे हैं (showing) + को -

Family Relationship Terms and को Notice how को is consistently used when family members interact: -

Always used when giving, teaching, or telling something to a family member -

Shows the directed nature of family care and attention -

को with Verb Infinitives When teaching or showing how to do something: -

साइकिल चलाना सिखाना (to teach bicycle riding) -

गेम खेलना सिखाना (to teach game playing) The person being taught takes को -

Idiomatic Expressions -

"स्कूल को देर हो रही है" - literally "to school lateness is happening" -

This shows को used in expressions about being late for a destination -

Reciprocal Actions -

"एक दूसरे को" (to each other) - shows को in reciprocal constructions -

Common in family greetings and interactions

These conversational patterns with को are essential for natural Hindi communication within family and social contexts. The consistent use of को in these examples reflects the giving, sharing, and teaching nature of Indian family relationships.

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