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In, on, at, under, near: small words of place and time
Explanation
A preposition (संबंधबोधक) is a small word like in, on, at, under or near. In Hindi we say "मेज़ पर" (table on). In English the order flips: "on the table". This is the main thing to remember.
Place
| Preposition | Hindi | Example |
|---|---|---|
| in | में / के अंदर | The milk is in the fridge. |
| on | पर (सतह पर) | The phone is on the table. |
| under | के नीचे | The slippers are under the bed. |
| near | के पास | The ATM is near the bank. |
| next to | के बगल में | The chemist is next to the hospital. |
| between | के बीच में | The shop is between the school and the park. |
| in front of | के सामने | The bus stop is in front of the temple. |
| behind | के पीछे | The parking is behind the mall. |
The keys are on the table.
Say it: the KEEZ aar on the TAY-bul
चाबियाँ मेज़ पर हैं।
The ATM is next to the bank.
Say it: the ay-tee-EM iz NEKST to the BANK
एटीएम बैंक के बगल में है।
I live near the railway station.
Say it: ai LIV neer the RAYL-way STAY-shun
मैं रेलवे स्टेशन के पास रहता हूँ।
She is at the bus stop.
Say it: shee iz at the BUS stop
वह बस स्टॉप पर है।
Use "at" for a point or place where something happens: at home, at work, at the station, at school.
Time: at, on, in
| Preposition | Use with | Example |
|---|---|---|
| at | clock time, night, the weekend (UK) | at 9 am, at night |
| on | days and dates | on Friday, on 2nd October |
| in | months, years, parts of the day | in March, in 2025, in the morning |
Let's meet at six on Sunday.
Say it: lets MEET at SIKS on SUN-day
रविवार को छह बजे मिलते हैं।
I study in the evening.
Say it: ai STUD-ee in the EEV-ning
मैं शाम को पढ़ाई करता हूँ।
But: "at night" (not "in the night").
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In real life: Finding a pharmacy in a new area
Vikram: Excuse me, is there a pharmacy near here? Shopkeeper: Yes, there is one next to the State Bank. Vikram: Where is the bank? Shopkeeper: It is between the post office and the bus stand, in front of the big temple. Vikram: Is the pharmacy open on Sunday? Shopkeeper: Yes, from nine in the morning to ten at night. Vikram: Thank you!
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My bag is on the chair. The keys are in my bag.
मेरा बैग कुर्सी पर है। चाबियाँ मेरे बैग में हैं।
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Give directions to your home from a nearby landmark in four or five sentences. Use at least four prepositions.
Complete: "I usually wake up ___ 6 am."
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