Write a poem – My home/ My family
- Give your poem a title.
- Choose one topic from the following: My Family, My Home, Food, or Myself.
- Your poem should be 8 to 10 sentences long.
- You may first write your ideas in English if that helps.
- Do not take help from AI, friends, or family. You may use Google Translate if needed, but make sure you understand what you are writing.
- You can ask me questions if you need help.
- You may write your draft on paper or type it.
- Your final poem must be typed and include an audio recording. (This is due next week after you receive feedback. It is part of your homework.)
- Please complete your first draft by tomorrow.
- You will present your poem in class on Wednesday, November 5.
A special guest from our local community, the well-known writer Mamta Tyagi ji, will join us and give feedback.
- You can read previous Hindi 101 poems here
- Type in Hindi
https://www.google.com/inputtools/chrome/
Choose for Hindi script
Here is the link where you need to upload your poem.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hFU5BXNJ3l1ayosph7hssaMPJ_BYFw-zl2bUgetzIjs/edit?tab=t.0
______Home related words ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
| Hindi Word | English Meaning | Gender |
| घर | home / house | masculine |
| दरवाज़ा | door | masculine |
| खिड़की | window | feminine |
| कमरा | room | masculine |
| रसोई | kitchen | feminine |
| बिस्तर | bed | masculine |
| कुर्सी | chair | feminine |
| मेज़ | table | feminine |
| दीवार | wall | feminine |
| छत | roof / ceiling | feminine |
| फ़र्श | floor | masculine |
| बाथरूम | bathroom | masculine |
| सीढ़ी | stairs | feminine |
| आँगन | courtyard | masculine |
| लाइट | light | feminine |
| पंखा | fan | masculine |
| तस्वीर | picture | feminine |
| दिल | heart | masculine |
| पौधे | plants | masculine (plural) |
| आम का अचार | mango pickle | masculine |
| खाना | food | masculine |
| किताब | book | feminine |
| कुत्ता | dog | masculine |
| बिल्ली | cat | feminine |
| आलू पराठा | potato flatbread | masculine |
| चाय | tea | feminine |
family
| Hindi Word | English Meaning | Gender |
| परिवार | family | masculine |
| माँ | mother | feminine |
| पिता | father | masculine |
| माता | mother (formal) | feminine |
| पिताजी | father (respectful) | masculine |
| दादी | paternal grandmother | feminine |
| दादा | paternal grandfather | masculine |
| नानी | maternal grandmother | feminine |
| नाना | maternal grandfather | masculine |
| बहन | sister | feminine |
| भाई | brother | masculine |
| बेटी | daughter | feminine |
| बेटा | son | masculine |
| चाचा | uncle (father’s brother) | masculine |
| चाची | aunt (father’s brother’s wife) | feminine |
| मामा | uncle (mother’s brother) | masculine |
| मामी | aunt (mother’s brother’s wife) | feminine |
| ताया | elder uncle (father’s elder brother) | masculine |
| ताई | elder aunt (father’s elder brother’s wife) | feminine |
| भाभी | sister-in-law (brother’s wife) | feminine |
| बहू | daughter-in-law | feminine |
| सास | mother-in-law | feminine |
| ससुर | father-in-law | masculine |
Emotions
| Hindi Word | English Meaning | Gender (if noun) |
| ख़ुशी | happiness | feminine |
| प्यार | love | masculine |
| ग़ुस्सा | anger | masculine |
| डर | fear | masculine |
| उदासी | sadness | feminine |
| आशा | hope | feminine |
| निराशा | disappointment | feminine |
| हँसी | laughter | feminine |
| रोना | crying | masculine |
| शरारत | mischief | feminine |
| चिंता | worry | feminine |
| गर्व | pride | masculine |
| ईर्ष्या | jealousy | feminine |
| स्नेह | affection | masculine |
| ताज्जुब | surprise | masculine |
| चैन | peace / relief | masculine |
| थकान | tiredness | feminine |
| जोश | enthusiasm | masculine |
| दया | kindness / compassion | feminine |
| अपनापन | sense of belonging | masculine |
| आलसी | lazy | — |
| होशियार | clever / smart | — |
| प्रेम | love (pure, deep) | masculine |
| इश्क़ | romantic love | masculine |
| मोहब्बत | affectionate love | feminine |
Postposition
| Hindi Postposition | English Meaning |
| में | in |
| पर | on / at |
| से | from / with / by |
| को | to |
| तक | till / up to |
| के लिए | for |
| के साथ | with |
| के बिना | without |
| के पास | near / with (possession) |
| के ऊपर | above / on top of |
| के नीचे | under / below |
| के अंदर | inside |
| के बाहर | outside |
| के पीछे | behind |
| के आगे | in front of |
| की तरह | like / similar to |
| जैसा | like / as |
Things Indian parents often say to their kids with love and concern
- खाना खा लिया? – Did you eat?
- ध्यान रखना। – Take care.
- पढ़ाई कर लो, बाद में खेल लेना। – Study now, play later.
- तुम्हें कुछ चाहिए तो मुझे बताना। – If you need anything, tell me.
- जल्दी सो जाओ, सुबह स्कूल है। – Sleep early, you have school in the morning.
- तुम पर गर्व है। – I am proud of you.
- जो भी करो, दिल से करो। – Whatever you do, do it with heart.
- तुम मेरी जान हो। – You are my life.
- भगवान तुम्हें खुश रखे। – May God keep you happy.

