अलग
ये दो घर अलग हैं।
These two houses are separate.
Not the same; distinct or separate in identity, nature, or form.
उसकी राय अलग है।
His opinion is different.
Used to describe people, objects, or ideas that are not identical or connected.
Apart from others; isolated or alone.
वह अलग बैठा है।
He is sitting apart.
Often used in social contexts to describe someone who is not interacting with others.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'अलग' as a verb. It is strictly an adjective or adverb. For actions like 'to separate', use 'अलग करना' (e.g., 'उन्होंने उन्हें अलग कर दिया' = 'They separated them').
Gold Rule
Position in Sentence
When used as an adjective, 'अलग' typically precedes the noun it describes (e.g., 'अलग कमरा' = 'separate room'). As an adverb, it can appear at the beginning or end of a sentence (e.g., 'अलग बैठो' = 'Sit separately').
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'अलग' (alaga), meaning 'other' or 'distinct'. The word has persisted in Hindi with the same core meaning through Prakrit and Apabhramsha forms.
Usage Notes
अलग is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can precede nouns (अलग घर = separate house) or stand alone as an adverb (वे अलग हैं = they are separate). In compound forms like 'अलग-अलग', it emphasizes diversity.