10.3 Plural for respect When we wish to express respect for someone, we refer to him or her in the plural: मेरी माता जी बहुत अच्छी हैं। My mother is very good. क्या आपके बड़े भाई आ रहे हैं? Is your big brother coming? मैं उनको पसंद करता हूँ। I like him/her. See Snell’s Teach Yourself Hindi (2000) Section Copyright ©Triangle South Asia Consortium 2002