Dual Systems: English Borrow

This system works by treating English words as Hindi roots. We don't just drop English words in. We wrap them in Hindi blankets. English nouns usually stay the same. English verbs, however, need a 'light verb' to function. A light verb is a Hindi verb that carries the grammar. The English word carries the meaning. The most common light verbs are karna (to do) and hona (to be). For example, you don't 'wait.' You do 'wait' (wait karna). You don't 'get bored.' You become 'bore' (bore hona). It is a partnership. The English word provides the concept. The Hindi verb provides the tense, gender, and number. It is like a grammar dance where Hindi always leads. You must decide if the action is something you do or something that happens. This choice changes everything.

1. 1To master this, follow these simple steps:
2. 2Pick your English word. It can be a noun, verb, or adjective.
3. 3For actions you control, add karna. Example: Download karna (To download).
4. 4For states or things that happen to you, add hona. Example: Late hona (To be late).
5. 5For giving or receiving, use dena or lena. Example: Lift dena (To give a ride).
6. 6Assign a gender to English nouns. Most tech words are masculine. Most abstract ideas are feminine.
7. 7Conjugate the Hindi helper verb. Keep the English word frozen. You don't say 'download-ed.' You say download kiya.
8. 8Think of the English word as a passenger. The Hindi verb is the car. The car moves, but the passenger just sits there.

You should use this in almost every modern setting. Use it at work during meetings. Say meeting schedule karna instead of the heavy Hindi version. Use it when talking about technology. Words like internet, app, and message are standard. Use it when expressing modern emotions. Saying Main stressed hoon is very common. It works perfectly in casual conversations with friends. It is also the standard for shopping and travel. If you are ordering food, use English names for dishes. If you are at a job interview, mixing in English terms shows professional awareness. It is the language of the 'now.' Even your grandmother probably knows what a mobile is.

There are times to keep it pure. Avoid heavy borrowing in formal literature or poetry. If you are at a traditional religious ceremony, stick to Sanskrit-based Hindi. High-level government documents often use pure Hindi. Some older relatives might prefer traditional terms. However, this is becoming rare. Don't overdo it in a way that sounds like you forgot Hindi. If you replace every single word, you are just speaking English with a Hindi accent. That is not the goal. The goal is a balanced mix. Think of it like a grammar traffic light. Green for tech and work. Yellow for casual talk. Red for ancient rituals.

Gender is the biggest trap. English words don't have gender. Hindi words do. You might say Mera table (Masculine) when it should be Meri table (Feminine). Yes, even native speakers argue about this! Another mistake is double-conjugating. Don't say Main wait-ing kar raha hoon. That is redundant. Just say Main wait kar raha hoon. Some people use the wrong light verb. Don't say Main bore kar raha hoon unless you are boring someone else. If you are the one who is bored, say Main bore ho raha hoon. It is a small change with a big meaning. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Even a 'wrong' gender usually won't stop people from understanding you.

How is this different from pure Hindi? Pure Hindi uses 'Tatsama' (Sanskrit) or 'Tadbhav' (evolved) words. For 'to wait,' pure Hindi is pratiksha karna. It sounds very formal. It sounds like a textbook. English borrowing is wait karna. It sounds like a real person. Pure Hindi for 'phone' is doorbhash. No one says that anymore! If you say doorbhash, people might think you are a time traveler from the 1950s. The dual system is faster. It is more efficient for modern life. It bridges the gap between what you learn in a book and what you hear on the street.