1. Definition of Pronoun
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence to avoid repetition.
- Example:
- Ram is my friend. He is very smart.
- राम मेरा दोस्त है। वह बहुत होशियार है।
2. Types of Pronouns with Examples
| Type of Pronoun | Definition | Example (English) | Example (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Pronoun | Refers to a specific person or thing | I, You, He, She, It, We, They | मैं, तुम, वह, हम, वे |
| Possessive Pronoun | Shows ownership | Mine, Yours, His, Hers, Ours, Theirs | मेरा, तुम्हारा, उसका, हमारा, उनका |
| Reflexive Pronoun | Refers back to the subject of the sentence | Myself, Yourself, Himself, Herself, Itself, Ourselves, Themselves | खुद, स्वयं |
| Demonstrative Pronoun | Points out specific things | This, That, These, Those | यह, वह, ये, वे |
| Interrogative Pronoun | Used to ask questions | Who, Whom, Whose, Which, What | कौन, किसे, किसका, कौन सा, क्या |
| Relative Pronoun | Connects a clause to a noun | Who, Whom, Whose, Which, That | जो, जिसका, जिसे, जिसे, जो |
| Indefinite Pronoun | Refers to non-specific things or people | Someone, Anyone, Everyone, Nobody, Some | कोई, कोई भी, हर कोई, कोई नहीं, कुछ |