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Conjunction और (and)

`aur` is your universal connector for joining ideas, items, or actions—and it doubles as the word for "more"!

The Rule in 30 Seconds

  • Used to connect words and sentences.
  • Never changes form (gender/number neutral).
  • Pronounced like English 'our'.
  • Can also mean 'more' in context.

Quick Reference

Usage Type Hindi Structure English Equivalent Example
Two Nouns A + aur + B A and B chai aur paani (tea and water)
Two Adjectives A + aur + B A and B lamba aur patla (tall and thin)
Two Verbs A + aur + B A and B sunna aur bolna (listening and speaking)
Sentence Connector Sentence 1 + aur + Sentence 2 S1 and S2 Main gaya aur wo aayi (I went and she came)
Meaning "More" aur + Noun More + Noun aur chawal (more rice)
Meaning "Else" aur + Question Word What/Who + else aur kaun? (who else?)

مثال‌های کلیدی

3 از 10
1

राम और सीता घर पर हैं।

Ram and Sita are at home.

2

मुझे चाय और बिस्कुट पसंद हैं।

I like tea and biscuits.

3

मैं पढ़ रहा हूँ और वो सो रहा है।

I am reading and he is sleeping.

💡

The 'More' Trick

If you are at a dinner party and want seconds, just say `aur` while pointing at the dish. It's the magic word for food!

⚠️

Don't confuse Aur and Or

It's super confusing for English speakers. Hindi `aur` = And. Hindi `or` (written ओर) = Direction. Pronounce `aur` like 'Hour' without the H.

The Rule in 30 Seconds

  • Used to connect words and sentences.
  • Never changes form (gender/number neutral).
  • Pronounced like English 'our'.
  • Can also mean 'more' in context.

Overview

Let's be honest, you can't get very far in any language without the humble "and". In Hindi, this power-player is aur. It's the superglue that holds your sentences together, the bridge between your thoughts, and yes, it's incredibly easy to use. Whether you're ordering "tea and samosas" or saying "I came and I conquered," aur is your best friend. Think of it as the duct tape of Hindi grammar—it fixes everything.

How This Grammar Works

The beauty of aur is its simplicity. Unlike some Hindi words that shape-shift based on gender, number, or the phase of the moon, aur stays exactly the same. Always. It doesn't care if you're talking about a boy, a girl, a group of elephants, or the abstract concept of time. It sits comfortably between the two things you want to connect.

Formation Pattern

  1. 1The formula is so simple you might miss it:
  2. 2Take the first item/phrase.
  3. 3Add aur.
  4. 4Add the second item/phrase.
  5. 5Pattern: [Item A] + aur + [Item B]

When To Use It

  • Connecting Nouns: Ram aur Shyam (Ram and Shyam).
  • Connecting Adjectives: sasta aur achha (cheap and good).
  • Connecting Verbs/Actions: aao aur khao (come and eat).
  • Asking for "More": Surprise! aur has a double life. It also means "more" or "else". E.g., aur chahiye? (Do you want more?).

When Not To Use It

  • The "With" Trap: Don't use aur when you actually mean "with". In English, "me and you" implies togetherness, but if you mean "I went *with* you," Hindi prefers ke saath.
  • The Serial Comma: In a long list (A, B, C, and D), you only need aur before the very last item, just like in English. Don't sprinkle it everywhere unless you want to sound breathless.

Common Mistakes

  • Pronunciation Panic: It's pronounced like the English word "our" (as in "our house"), not "oar" (like a boat paddle). If you say "oar" (or), you're actually saying "direction/towards"!
  • The "More" Confusion: Beginners often get confused when they hear ek aur. They think "one and?" No, it means "one more". Context is key here.

Contrast With Similar Patterns

  • aur (And) vs. ya (Or): Chai aur coffee (Tea AND coffee - give me both!) vs. Chai ya coffee (Tea OR coffee - pick one, don't be greedy).
  • aur (And) vs. lekin (But): aur connects similar ideas; lekin introduces a conflict.

Quick FAQ

Q: Is aur formal or informal?

It's universally neutral. Use it with your boss or your toddler.

Q: Can I start a sentence with aur?

Absolutely. "And then what happened?" -> Aur phir kya hua?.

Q: Does it rhyme with anything?

Yes, gaur (attention) and daur (era). You're practically a poet now.

Reference Table

Usage Type Hindi Structure English Equivalent Example
Two Nouns A + aur + B A and B chai aur paani (tea and water)
Two Adjectives A + aur + B A and B lamba aur patla (tall and thin)
Two Verbs A + aur + B A and B sunna aur bolna (listening and speaking)
Sentence Connector Sentence 1 + aur + Sentence 2 S1 and S2 Main gaya aur wo aayi (I went and she came)
Meaning "More" aur + Noun More + Noun aur chawal (more rice)
Meaning "Else" aur + Question Word What/Who + else aur kaun? (who else?)
💡

The 'More' Trick

If you are at a dinner party and want seconds, just say `aur` while pointing at the dish. It's the magic word for food!

⚠️

Don't confuse Aur and Or

It's super confusing for English speakers. Hindi `aur` = And. Hindi `or` (written ओर) = Direction. Pronounce `aur` like 'Hour' without the H.

🎯

Sentence Starter

Starting a sentence with `Aur...` is a great way to keep a conversation flowing, like saying 'And so...' or 'And then...'.

💬

Polite Refusal

If someone offers you `aur` (more) food, and you are full, say `aur nahi, bas` (no more, enough). It's polite and clear.

مثال‌ها

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#1 Ram aur Sita ghar par hain.

राम और सीता घर पर हैं।

Focus: aur

Ram and Sita are at home.

Standard usage connecting two proper nouns.

#2 Mujhe chai aur biscuit pasand hain.

मुझे चाय और बिस्कुट पसंद हैं।

Focus: chai aur biscuit

I like tea and biscuits.

A classic combination!

#3 Main padh raha hoon aur wo so raha hai.

मैं पढ़ रहा हूँ और वो सो रहा है।

Focus: aur

I am reading and he is sleeping.

Connecting two complete sentences.

#4 Kya tumhein aur paani chahiye?

क्या तुम्हें और पानी चाहिए?

Focus: aur

Do you want more water?

Here `aur` means 'more', not 'and'.

#5 Aur sunao?

और सुनाओ?

Focus: Aur

Tell me more? (What's new?)

Very common informal greeting starter.

#6 ✗ Main aur tum bazaar ja raha hoon.

✓ Main aur tum bazaar ja rahe hain.

Focus: aur

You and I are going to the market.

Mistake: When joining 'I' and 'You', the verb must be plural ('rahe hain'), not singular.

#7 ✗ Papa aur mummy aayi hai.

✓ Papa aur mummy aaye hain.

Focus: aur

Mom and Dad have come.

Mistake: Two people make a plural subject, so the verb must match.

#8 Ye sasta, sundar aur tikau hai.

ये सस्ता, सुंदर और टिकाऊ है।

Focus: aur

This is cheap, beautiful, and durable.

Listing three adjectives. `aur` comes before the last one.

#9 Aap aur main.

आप और मैं।

Focus: aur

You and I.

Simple pronoun connection.

#10 Aur kuch?

और कुछ?

Focus: Aur

Anything else?

Common phrase used by shopkeepers or waiters.

خودت رو بسنج

Connect the two foods.

Mujhe pizza ___ burger khana hai.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: aur

You want both! 'aur' connects them. ('ya' would mean or, 'lekin' would mean but).

Translate 'one more roti'.

Ek ___ roti.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: aur

Here 'aur' means 'more'. 'or' means direction, 'par' means on/but.

Complete the list: Red, Blue ___ Green.

Laal, Neela ___ Hara.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: aur

Use 'aur' before the last item in a list.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Aur vs. Ya

Aur (और)
And / Plus Addition
A aur B Both A & B
Ya (या)
Or / Choice Option
A ya B Either A or B

Which Word Do I Need?

1

Are you adding things together?

YES ↓
NO
Check if you need a choice (Ya)
2

Do you mean 'Also' or 'More'?

YES ↓
NO
Use 'Aur' as 'And'
3

Is it about quantity?

YES ↓
NO
Context dependent
4

Use 'Aur' for 'More'!

Common Pairs

🍲

Food

  • • Daal aur Chawal
  • • Chai aur Samosa
↔️

Opposites

  • • Din aur Raat
  • • Aaj aur Kal
👥

People

  • • Bhai aur Behen
  • • Mata aur Pita

سوالات متداول

21 سوال

It primarily corresponds to 'and'. However, depending on context, it can also mean 'more' or 'else'. Example: aur batao (tell me more).

Think of the English word 'our'. It sounds very similar to that diphthong. Avoid saying it like 'oar' (boat paddle), which changes the meaning to 'direction' (or).

Yes! Just like in English. Main utha aur maine brush kiya (I woke up and I brushed).

Nope. It is invariant. Whether a man, woman, or child says it, it stays aur.

Yes, tatha also means 'and', but it is very formal and Sanskritized. You'll see it in textbooks or religious scripts, rarely in daily chat.

You say ek aur. Literally 'one and/more'. Example: ek aur samosa (one more samosa).

No! This is a classic false friend. 'Or' in Hindi is ya. Aur always adds things together.

Literally 'what else', but it's often used as 'Obviously!' or 'Of course!' in slang. Tum aaoge? Aur kya! (Will you come? Of course!).

Just like English: A, B, aur C. You don't need to say A aur B aur C.

Yes, evam is another very formal version of 'and', similar to tatha. Stick to aur for 99% of conversations.

Absolutely. Bada aur sundar (Big and beautiful).

You say Main aur tum (or aap). Note that the verb following this will be plural because there are two people.

In phrases like aur log (other people / more people), yes.

Not at all. It's very conversational. Aur ghar mein sab kaise hain? (And how is everyone at home?).

It is written as और.

We usually don't say 'hundred and one' (sau aur ek) in Hindi. We have specific words for numbers. But you can say do aur do (two and two).

Sometimes spoken lists just pause. But grammatically, aur is preferred for clarity.

People often type 'or' in English script because it sounds like aur, but be careful not to confuse it with the English word 'or'.

It means 'even more'. Aur bhi achha (Even better).

Sometimes! Aur nahi to kya! (If not this/more, then what!) - used to show strong agreement.

Wa is the Urdu/Persian influenced 'and'. You might hear it in poetry or songs (Hawa-o-Havas), but in Hindi, use aur.

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