1. Definition of Adjective
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
- Example:
- She has a beautiful dress.
- उसके पास एक सुंदर कपड़ा है।
- He is a brave boy.
- वह एक बहादुर लड़का है।
2. Types of Adjectives with Examples
| Type of Adjective | Definition | Example (English) | Example (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Adjective | Describes quality, color, size, shape, etc. of a noun | beautiful, tall, red, round | सुंदर, लंबा, लाल, गोल |
| Quantitative Adjective | Tells how much or how many | some, many, few, several | कुछ, कई, थोड़े, अनेक |
| Demonstrative Adjective | Points out specific nouns | this, that, these, those | यह, वह, ये, वे |
| Possessive Adjective | Shows ownership or possession | my, your, his, her, our, their | मेरा, तुम्हारा, उसका, हमारा, उनका |
| Interrogative Adjective | Used to ask questions about nouns | which, what, whose | कौन सा, क्या, किसका |
| Proper Adjective | Derived from a proper noun | Indian, Shakespearean, Asian | भारतीय, शेक्सपीयर संबंधी, एशियाई |
Quick Tips
- Descriptive adjectives answer “What kind?”
- Quantitative adjectives answer “How much?” or “How many?”
- Demonstrative adjectives answer “Which one?”
- Possessive adjectives always show ownership.
- Proper adjectives always start with a capital letter.