How to Use the Present Tense in Hindi

Understanding the Present Tense in Hindi

The present tense in Hindi, known as वर्तमान काल (vartaman kal), is used to describe actions currently happening or generally true events. Mastering this tense is crucial for building basic conversational skills.

Simple Present Tense

In Hindi, the simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, universal truths, and facts. The verb changes according to the gender and number of the subject.

Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous tense in Hindi, also known as वर्तमान प्रगतिशील काल (vartaman pragatisheel kal), indicates actions that are happening at the moment of speaking.

Grammatical Structure

The structure of present tense sentences in Hindi typically follows the pattern: Subject + Habitual/Continuous Form of Main Verb + Auxiliary Verb + Ending Suffix (corresponding to gender and number).

Usage of Ending Suffixes

Ending suffixes in Hindi verbs change based on the gender and plurality of the subject. For masculine singular, use ता (e.g., खाता हूँ for 'I eat'), and for feminine singular, use ती (e.g., खाती हूँ for 'I eat'). Plural forms typically use ते.