Background
We know this very well: Raj khush hai = Raj is happy
hai is present tense conjugation of the verb ho na
Let’s learn some advanced conjugation of ho na verb such as:
1) Raj becomes happy (change of state)
2) Raj will be happy (future tense)
to become (for Emotions)
hota hai = becomes
Raj khush hota hai
Radha khush hoti hai
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Amit is angry (naaraaz) =
Amit becomes angry =
Future tense of become
hoga = will become = will be
Raj khush hoga = Raj will become happy = Raj will be happy
Note: the future tense of become and of be (for emotions) is the same
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Radha will become happy =
Review of future tense
let’s quickly review the future tense of “to be” = will
mai h-ungi
Radha ho-gi
Amit ho-ga
aap ho-nge
ham ho-nge
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Tomorrow will be difficult (mushkil) =
Sita will be in Mumbai =
2nd part of ho conjugation (cover in next session)
Background:
ho na is a very versatile verb.
it can be used for to be, to become
Radha khush ho-ti hai = Radha becomes happy
Let’s look at the other uses…
describing facts
ho na is also used to describe facts
or in place of the word, “usually”
Santra meetha hota hai = An orange is (usually) sweet
Goa me, mausam achcha hota hai
= In Goa, the weather is (usually) good
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There is (usually) a lot of work =
Exercise is good =
Exercise is good for health =
to happen
another conversational use of ho na is to happen:
kya hota hai? = What happens?
kya hoga? = What will happen?
kya hua? = What happened?
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What will happen tomorrow? =
What is going to happen tomorrow? (use ne vala tense) =
What is happening? =
