Pronouns

I
WeAes
SheHo
HeHu
TheyTim
You(s)Tse
You(p)Tuh

Kashmiri language features range of personal pronouns that are essential for effective communication. These pronouns are categorized based on the grammatical person: first, second, and third. They show distinctions in number, both singular and plural, and in some cases, gender as well. Understanding the use of personal pronouns in Kashmiri is crucial for constructing sentences and conveying meaning accurately. Familiarity with these pronouns can greatly enhance both spoken and written proficiency in the language.

Sg.Pl.
Ist PersonmeAsi
2nd PersonTcheTohu
3rd Person Temis Teman

The plural forms used for the second and third persons are also applicable as honorific singulars. These pronouns remain unchanged regardless of gender.

EnglishFeminineMasculine
I am Bu ChesBu Chus
We areAes ChaeAes Chi
They are Tim ChaeTim Chi
You are (s)Tim ChaeTim Chi
EnglishKoshur
I am a girlBu Ches Kur
I am a boyBu Chus Ladku
They are laughingTim Chi Asaan
We are runningAes Chi Doraan
She is cryingSo Chae Wadaan
He is cryingSu Chu Wadaan
She is a doctorSo/Ho chae doctor
He is a driverSu/Hu chu driver
You are nice (f)Che chekh asil
You are nice(m)Che chukh asil
EnglishKoshur
I am a girlBu Ches Kur
I am a boyBu Chus Ladku
They are laughingTim Chi Asaan
We are runningAes Chi Doraan
She is cryingSo Chae Wadaan
He is cryingSu Chu Wadaan
She is a doctorSo/Ho chae doctor
He is a driverSu/Hu chu driver
You are nice (f)Che chekh asil
You are nice(m)Che chukh asil

EnglishKoshur
I am a girlBu Ches Kur
I am a boyBu Chus Ladku
They are laughingTim Chi Asaan
We are runningAes Chi Doraan
She is cryingSo Chae Wadaan
He is cryingSu Chu Wadaan
She is a doctorSo/Ho chae doctor
He is a driverSu/Hu chu driver
You are nice (f)Che chekh asil
You are nice(m)Che chukh asil
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In the Kashmiri language, specific rules apply when adding suffixes -as and -is to nouns that end with the vowel sound -i. These rules help alter the word form. These suffixes are used to create variations of nouns for different contexts or meanings. For example, adding these suffixes can change a noun’s role within a sentence. The original essence of the noun is maintained in communication.

Makaan+asMakaanas
Dukaan+as Dukaanas
Darwaaz+asDarwaazas
Shahar+as Shaharas
Mez +asMezas
Baag+asBaagas
Aasmaan+asAasmaanas
Kuthh +isKuthhis
Kul+isKulis
Buth+isButhis
Athu+asAthas
Pyaalu+asPyaalas
Shur+isShuris
Ghur+isGhuris
Mushtaq-eg+asMushtaqas
Seema -eg+asSeemas
Dod+asDodas
Aab+asAaabas
Puj+isPujis