A2 postpositions 4 min de leitura

Using Ke Saath for Accom

Use 'Ke Saath' to show accompaniment, and always remember to change 'Main' to 'Mere' and 'Tum' to 'Tumhare' before it.

The Rule in 30 Seconds

  • Means 'with' or 'along with'
  • Follows the oblique case rule
  • Use possessive pronouns (Mere, Uske)
  • Don't use for tools (Use 'se')

Quick Reference

Subject Correct Form (+ ke saath) Example Sentence Meaning
Main (I) Mere saath Mere saath aao. Come with me.
Tum (You) Tumhare saath Tumhare saath kaun hai? Who is with you?
Vah (He/She) Uske saath Main uske saath hoon. I am with him/her.
Hum (We) Hamare saath Hamare saath chalo. Walk with us.
Ram (Name) Ram ke saath Ram ke saath khelo. Play with Ram.
Ladka (Boy) Ladke ke saath Ladke ke saath jao. Go with the boy.

Exemplos-chave

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1

मैं अपने भाई के साथ हूँ।

I am with my brother.

2

क्या तुम मेरे साथ चलोगे?

Will you walk with me?

3

उसने गुस्से के साथ जवाब दिया।

He answered with anger.

⚠️

The 'Main' Trap

Never say 'Main ke saath'. It sounds like 'Me with' instead of 'With me'. Always use 'Mere saath'.

💡

The Sandwich Rule

Think of the noun and 'saath' as the bread, and 'ke' as the cheese holding them together. You can't have the sandwich without the cheese!

The Rule in 30 Seconds

  • Means 'with' or 'along with'
  • Follows the oblique case rule
  • Use possessive pronouns (Mere, Uske)
  • Don't use for tools (Use 'se')

Overview

Imagine you're going to the movies. Going alone is fine, but going with friends is better. In Hindi, whenever you want to say you are doing something "with" someone or something, you need the magic phrase ke saath. It’s your social glue. It connects people, things, and sometimes even feelings. Unlike English where "with" just sits there, Hindi requires a little bit of prep work on the word coming before it. Don't worry, it’s not heavy lifting—just a tiny tweak to show they belong together.

How This Grammar Works

In English, we say "with + [person/thing]".

In Hindi, the order is flipped: "[person/thing] + ke + saath".

Literally, it translates to "in the company of". The important part here is the ke. This little word is possessive, which means the word coming before it needs to change into its "oblique" form (if it’s a noun) or its possessive form (if it’s a pronoun). Think of ke saath as a VIP club—you can't just walk in wearing your pajamas (basic subject form); you need to dress up (oblique/possessive form) to enter.

Formation Pattern

  1. 1Let’s break it down into steps. It’s like making a sandwich.
  2. 2Pick your companion (The person or thing you are with).
  3. 3Example: Ram, dost (friend), main (me).
  4. 4Change it to the Oblique or Possessive form.
  5. 5Nouns (Singular Masculine ending in -aa): Change -aa to -e. Example: kutta (dog) → kutte.
  6. 6Nouns (most others): Stay the same or just add ke after.
  7. 7Pronouns: This is the tricky part! You don't say main ke saath. You use the possessive forms (mera, tumhara, etc.) and change them to fit ke.
  8. 8Main → Mere
  9. 9Tum → Tumhare
  10. 10Hum → Hamare
  11. 11Vah → Uske
  12. 12Add ke saath.
  13. 13Ram ke saath (With Ram)
  14. 14Mere saath (With me)
  15. 15Doston ke saath (With friends - notice doston is plural oblique!)

When To Use It

Use ke saath whenever you want to express accompaniment. If two things are physically together or happening together, this is your guy.

  • With People: "I am going with mom." → Main maa ke saath ja raha hoon.
  • With Things: "Eat paratha with pickle." → Paratha achaar ke saath khao.
  • With Emotions (Abstract): "He spoke with love." → Usne pyaar ke saath baat ki.

When Not To Use It

Here is where it gets spicy. Do not use ke saath when you are using an object as a tool to do something. That is the job for se.

  • The Tool Rule:
  • "I write with a pen." (Pen is a tool) → Main pen se likhta hoon. (NOT pen ke saath—unless you are taking the pen on a date!)
  • "I cut the apple with a knife." → Main chaaku se seb kaat-ta hoon.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1The Pronoun Trap: Beginners love to say main ke saath. It hurts my ears! It must be mere saath.
  2. 2The Tool Confusion: Using ke saath for instruments. Remember: You travel train se (by train), but you travel dost ke saath (with a friend).
  3. 3Forgetting the Oblique: Saying ladka ke saath instead of ladke ke saath. The ke forces the change!

Contrast With Similar Patterns

  • Ke saath vs. Aur:
  • Aur means "and". "Ram and I went" (Ram aur main gaye).
  • Ke saath means "with". "I went with Ram" (Main Ram ke saath gaya). The meaning changes slightly. One is a group effort; the other highlights companionship.
  • Ke paas: This means "near" or "have". Mere paas (I have/near me) vs Mere saath (With me).

Quick FAQ

Q: Can I use it for food combinations?

A: Yes! Chai ke saath biscuit (Biscuits with tea) is a classic combo.

Q: Is saath always required?

A: In casual Hindi, sometimes people drop ke if using pronouns like mere, uske, but standard grammar requires the full ke saath. Stick to the rules until you're a pro!

Reference Table

Subject Correct Form (+ ke saath) Example Sentence Meaning
Main (I) Mere saath Mere saath aao. Come with me.
Tum (You) Tumhare saath Tumhare saath kaun hai? Who is with you?
Vah (He/She) Uske saath Main uske saath hoon. I am with him/her.
Hum (We) Hamare saath Hamare saath chalo. Walk with us.
Ram (Name) Ram ke saath Ram ke saath khelo. Play with Ram.
Ladka (Boy) Ladke ke saath Ladke ke saath jao. Go with the boy.
⚠️

The 'Main' Trap

Never say 'Main ke saath'. It sounds like 'Me with' instead of 'With me'. Always use 'Mere saath'.

💡

The Sandwich Rule

Think of the noun and 'saath' as the bread, and 'ke' as the cheese holding them together. You can't have the sandwich without the cheese!

🎯

Casual Speech

In very fast Bollywood dialogue, you might hear 'Mere saath' shorten to something that sounds like 'Mere-saath' as one word. It's the same grammar, just fast!

💬

Politeness Points

When talking about elders, saying 'Papa ke saath' is good, but adding 'ji' (Papa ji ke saath) is excellent manners!

Exemplos

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#1 Main apne bhai ke saath hoon.

मैं अपने भाई के साथ हूँ।

Focus: bhai ke saath

I am with my brother.

Standard usage for family.

#2 Kya tum mere saath chaloge?

क्या तुम मेरे साथ चलोगे?

Focus: mere saath

Will you walk with me?

Invitation/Request.

#3 Usne gusse ke saath jawab diya.

उसने गुस्से के साथ जवाब दिया।

Focus: gusse ke saath

He answered with anger.

Abstract noun usage (emotion).

#4 Kripya ticket ke saath aayiye.

कृपया टिकट के साथ आइये।

Focus: ticket ke saath

Please come with (your) ticket.

Formal requirement.

#5 Main phone ke saath so gaya.

मैं फ़ोन के साथ सो गया।

Focus: phone ke saath

I fell asleep with the phone.

Edge case: Inanimate object accompaniment.

#6 Main chammach ke saath khata hoon. (✗ Wrong)

मैं चम्मच के साथ खाता हूँ।

Focus: chammach ke saath

I eat with a spoon. (Incorrect context)

Correction: Main chammach **se** khata hoon.

#7 Main ke saath aao. (✗ Wrong)

मैं के साथ आओ।

Focus: Main ke saath

Come with I. (Grammatically wrong)

Correction: **Mere** saath aao.

#8 Rahul aur Priya ke saath kaun hai?

राहुल और प्रिया के साथ कौन है?

Focus: Priya ke saath

Who is with Rahul and Priya?

Compound subject.

#9 Bina paise ke saath mat aana.

बिना पैसे के साथ मत आना।

Focus: paise ke saath

Don't come with 'without money' (Awkward phrasing).

Correction: Bina paise ke aana (Without money).

Teste-se

Choose the correct pronoun form for 'with me'.

Kya tum ___ saath aaoge?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: mere

'Main' becomes 'Mere' before 'saath'.

Translate 'with the boy' (Oblique case).

Vah ___ ke saath khel raha hai. (Boy = Ladka)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ladke

Masculine singular nouns ending in -aa change to -e in oblique case.

Select the correct postposition for 'Cutting with a knife'.

Main chaaku ___ fal kaat raha hoon.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: se

A knife is a tool/instrument, so we use 'se', not 'ke saath'.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Ke Saath vs. Se

Ke Saath (Accompaniment)
Dost ke saath jaana Go with friend
Mobile ke saath sona Sleep with mobile
Se (Instrument/Tool)
Bus se jaana Go by bus
Pen se likhna Write with pen

Which 'With' to use?

1

Is it a person accompanying you?

YES ↓
NO
Check if it's a tool.
2

Is it a tool you use to do the action?

YES ↓
NO
Use 'Ke Saath'

Pronoun Transformations

👤

Main (I)

  • • Mere saath
👉

Tum (You)

  • • Tumhare saath
👥

Hum (We)

  • • Hamare saath
👈

Vah (He/She)

  • • Uske saath

Perguntas frequentes

21 perguntas

It literally means 'in the company of' or 'at the side of'. Saath itself means company or support.

Great observation! Ke forces the possessive 'Mera' (My) into the oblique form 'Mere'. It's just a grammatical rule you have to follow.

Absolutely. Kutte ke saath (With the dog) is perfect usage.

No, if you mean you are going *by* car, use Car se. If you mean the car is physically accompanying you (maybe towing it?), only then Car ke saath.

Use Hamare saath. Hum turns into Hamare.

Yes! Aap is formal 'you'. Aap ke saath means 'With you' (respectful).

Generally, no. They are a fixed phrase. Treat them like a married couple.

It doesn't matter! Ke saath doesn't change for the gender of the noun. Ladki ke saath (With the girl).

Yes, Saath mein implies 'together' or 'along'. e.g., 'Hum saath mein hain' (We are together).

Not usually. You wouldn't say 'Time ke saath' for 'at 5pm'. But you can say Waqt ke saath meaning 'With the passage of time'.

Sabke saath. Sab (all) + ke + saath.

No, saath is invariant. It never changes form.

Just Mere saath aa. But let's stick to aao or aaiye to be nice!

Yes. Amit ke saath, Sara ke saath. Names don't change form unless they end in -aa (masculine), but proper names usually stay put in casual speech.

Sang is more poetic or regional (often heard in songs: Tere sang). Saath is standard daily Hindi.

Yes. Chai adrak ke saath (Tea with ginger).

You can say Main aapke saath hoon (I am with you/on your side). Or Main aapse sehmat hoon.

Like 'thing'. It's a soft, dental 'th' sound (aspired dental T).

It is neutral. It works in both formal speeches and street slang.

The opposite is Ke bina (Without). e.g., Chini ke bina (Without sugar).

Yes. Uske saath, main bhi gaya. (With him, I also went). It emphasizes the company.

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