Questions & Answers about मेरे पास कार्ड है।
Why does Hindi say मेरे पास instead of using a verb like to have?
Hindi often expresses possession with a structure that literally means something like near me or with me.
So:
- मेरे पास = with me / in my possession
- कार्ड है = there is a card
Together, मेरे पास कार्ड है means I have a card.
This is very common in Hindi. Instead of a direct verb to have, Hindi usually uses:
- X के पास Y है = X has Y
For example:
- मेरे पास किताब है। = I have a book.
- उसके पास समय नहीं है। = He/She does not have time.
What does पास mean here?
पास usually means near, close, or with/in the possession of, depending on context.
In this sentence, it does not just mean physical closeness. It means in someone’s possession.
So:
- मेरे पास कार्ड है = I have a card
- not just A card is near me
However, the idea is related: something is with you, so you have it.
Why is it मेरे पास and not मेरा पास?