Hindi Plural Oblique Nouns

Vocabulary flashcards covering the basic rules, noun class transformations, and example terms for Hindi plural oblique forms.

The "-oñ" Rule

The universal rule in Hindi stating that all plural oblique nouns, whether masculine or feminine, must end in the nasalised 'on' sound when followed by a postposition.

Postpositions (Hindi)

Grammatical words such as ko (को), mein (में), se (से), ka/ke/ki (का/के/की), and par (पर) that cause a preceding plural noun to change into its oblique form.

Masculine Plurals ending in 'e' (Oblique Rule)

Masculine plural nouns ending with 'e' change their ending to 'on' in the oblique form.

Ladkon

The plural oblique form of the masculine noun Ladke (boys).

Kamron

The plural oblique form of the masculine noun Kamre (rooms).

Masculine Plurals not ending in 'e' (Oblique Rule)

Masculine plural nouns not ending in 'e' form their oblique plurals by adding either 'on' (e.g., Ghar -> Gharon) or 'yon' (e.g., Aadmi -> Aadmiyon).

Gharon

The plural oblique form of the masculine noun Ghar (house/home).

Aadmiyon

The plural oblique form of the masculine noun Aadmi (man/men).

Feminine Plurals ending in 'iyan' (Oblique Rule)

Feminine plural nouns ending in 'iyan' change their ending to 'yon' in the oblique form.

Ladkiyon

The plural oblique form of the feminine noun Ladkiyan (girls).

Feminine Plurals ending in 'ein' (Oblique Rule)

Feminine plural nouns ending in 'ein' change their ending to 'on' in the oblique form.

Kitaabon

The plural oblique form of the feminine noun Kitaabein (books).

Kheton

The plural oblique form of the masculine noun khet (fields).

Pedon

The plural oblique form of tree/trees (ped).

Schoolon

The plural oblique form of school/schools.

Rasoiyon

The plural oblique form of the feminine noun rasoiyan (kitchens).

Nadiyon

The plural oblique form of rivers (nadiyan).

Kursiyon

The plural oblique form of chairs (kursiyan).

Daftaron

The plural oblique form of the masculine noun daftar (offices).

Bazaaron

The plural oblique form of markets (bazaar).

Pahadon

The plural oblique form of mountains (pahad).

Mandiron

The plural oblique form of the masculine noun mandir (temples).

Khidkiyon

The plural oblique form of windows (khidkiyan).