How to Use English Tenses Correctly (Complete Guide for Hindi Speakers)
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Introduction
Using the correct English tense is difficult for Hindi speakers because:
✔ Hindi does not have the same number of tenses as English.
✔ English has different verb forms for each tense.
✔ Confusion between past, present, and future tense usage.
🚀 Solution:
This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of all 12 English tenses with Hindi translations, examples, and exercises to help Hindi speakers learn English tenses correctly.
1. English Tenses Chart (Quick Overview)
| Tense | Example Sentence | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | I go to school daily. | मैं रोज़ स्कूल जाता हूँ। |
| Present Continuous | She is studying now. | वह अभी पढ़ रही है। |
| Present Perfect | I have finished my work. | मैंने अपना काम पूरा कर लिया है। |
| Past Simple | He visited Delhi last year. | वह पिछले साल दिल्ली गया था। |
| Past Continuous | They were playing football. | वे फुटबॉल खेल रहे थे। |
| Past Perfect | She had left before I arrived. | मेरे आने से पहले वह जा चुकी थी। |
| Future Simple | I will meet you tomorrow. | मैं आपसे कल मिलूँगा। |
| Future Continuous | He will be working at 5 PM. | वह शाम 5 बजे काम कर रहा होगा। |
🎯 Tip:
- Memorize the structure of each tense and use them in daily conversations.
2. How to Use Each English Tense Correctly (With Hindi Examples)
A) Present Tenses (वर्तमान काल)
📌 1. Present Simple (साधारण वर्तमान काल)
✔ Used for daily habits, facts, and universal truths.
🎯 Formula:
👉 Subject + V1 (base verb) + Object
✅ Examples:
- I wake up at 6 AM every day. (मैं हर दिन सुबह 6 बजे उठता हूँ।)
- Water boils at 100°C. (पानी 100°C पर उबलता है।)
❌ Common Mistake:
🚫 She go to school daily. (Wrong ❌)
✅ She goes to school daily. (Correct ✅)
📌 2. Present Continuous (वर्तमान जारी काल)
✔ Used for actions happening right now.
🎯 Formula:
👉 Subject + is/am/are + V1+ing + Object
✅ Examples:
- He is reading a book now. (वह अभी किताब पढ़ रहा है।)
- They are playing cricket. (वे क्रिकेट खेल रहे हैं।)
❌ Common Mistake:
🚫 I writing an email. (Wrong ❌)
✅ I am writing an email. (Correct ✅)
📌 3. Present Perfect (पूर्ण वर्तमान काल)
✔ Used for completed actions with present relevance.
🎯 Formula:
👉 Subject + has/have + V3 (past participle) + Object
✅ Examples:
- I have finished my homework. (मैंने अपना होमवर्क पूरा कर लिया है।)
- She has visited London twice. (वह दो बार लंदन जा चुकी है।)
B) Past Tenses (भूतकाल)
📌 1. Past Simple (साधारण भूतकाल)
✔ Used for actions completed in the past.
🎯 Formula:
👉 Subject + V2 (past verb) + Object
✅ Examples:
- I watched a movie yesterday. (मैंने कल एक फिल्म देखी।)
- She met her friend last week. (वह पिछले हफ्ते अपनी दोस्त से मिली थी।)
❌ Common Mistake:
🚫 I did went to the market. (Wrong ❌)
✅ I went to the market. (Correct ✅)
📌 2. Past Continuous (भूतकाल जारी काल)
✔ Used for actions happening at a specific time in the past.
🎯 Formula:
👉 Subject + was/were + V1+ing + Object
✅ Examples:
- He was studying at 5 PM yesterday. (वह कल शाम 5 बजे पढ़ रहा था।)
- We were eating dinner when the phone rang. (फोन बजा, तब हम रात का खाना खा रहे थे।)
C) Future Tenses (भविष्य काल)
📌 1. Future Simple (साधारण भविष्य काल)
✔ Used for decisions, promises, and future actions.
🎯 Formula:
👉 Subject + will + V1 (base verb) + Object
✅ Examples:
- I will call you tomorrow. (मैं आपको कल फोन करूँगा।)
- She will travel to Mumbai next week. (वह अगले हफ्ते मुंबई जाएगी।)
❌ Common Mistake:
🚫 He will goes to school. (Wrong ❌)
✅ He will go to school. (Correct ✅)
3. Daily English Tense Practice Plan for Hindi Speakers
✅ Exercise 1: Write 5 sentences using each tense daily.
✅ Exercise 2: Speak one paragraph in English using past, present, and future tense.
✅ Exercise 3: Watch English news and note down tense usage.
✅ Exercise 4: Take an online quiz on tenses.
🎯 Challenge:
- Try speaking about your daily routine using all tenses!
Conclusion
Mastering English tenses from Hindi is easy with regular practice, correct sentence structures, and proper usage.
✅ Key Takeaways:
✔ Memorize tense formulas and structures.
✔ Practice speaking and writing using different tenses.
✔ Avoid common mistakes in verb usage.
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