Linking Words

 Here’s a helpful list of linking words (connectors) with their Hindi meanings and examples in spoken English. These are categorized by their function (like addition, contrast, cause, result, etc.) to help you use them logically in conversation.



🔹 1. Addition (जोड़ने के लिए)



And   -   और I like tea and coffee. 

मुझे चाय और कॉफ़ी पसंद है।


Also -   भी She is smart. She is also kind. 

वह होशियार है। वह भी दयालु है।


Moreover -इसके अलावा

He is a great singer. Moreover, he can dance. 

वह एक अच्छा गायक है। इसके अलावा, वह नाच भी सकता है।


In addition   -   अतिरिक्त रूप से

In addition to English, he speaks French. 


अंग्रेज़ी के अलावा, वह फ्रेंच भी बोलता है।



🔹 2. Contrast (विरोध दिखाने के लिए)


But लेकिन I wanted to go, but it rained. 

मैं जाना चाहता था, लेकिन बारिश हो गई।

However फिर भी He is rich. However, he is not happy. 

वह अमीर है। फिर भी, वह खुश नहीं है।

Although / Though हालांकि Although it was raining, we went out. 

हालांकि बारिश हो रही थी, हम बाहर गए।

Whereas जबकि She loves tea, whereas he prefers coffee. <br>उसे चाय पसंद है, जबकि उसे कॉफ़ी।




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🔹 3. Cause / Reason (कारण बताने के लिए)


Linking Word Hindi Meaning Example Sentence


Because क्योंकि I stayed home because I was tired. <br>मैं घर पर रहा क्योंकि मैं थका हुआ था।

Since चूंकि Since it's late, let's go home. <br>चूंकि देर हो गई है, चलो घर चलते हैं।

As क्योंकि As she was busy, she didn't come. <br>क्योंकि वह व्यस्त थी, वह नहीं आई।




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🔹 4. Effect / Result (परिणाम बताने के लिए)


Linking Word Hindi Meaning Example Sentence


So इसलिए It was hot, so I turned on the fan. <br>गर्मी थी, इसलिए मैंने पंखा चलाया।

Therefore अतः He broke the rule. Therefore, he was punished. <br>उसने नियम तोड़ा। अतः, उसे सज़ा मिली।

As a result परिणामस्वरूप He studied hard. As a result, he passed. <br>उसने कड़ी मेहनत की। परिणामस्वरूप, वह पास हो गया।




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🔹 5. Time (समय के बारे में)


Linking Word Hindi Meaning Example Sentence


When जब When I was a child, I liked cartoons. <br>जब मैं बच्चा था, मुझे कार्टून पसंद थे।

While जब तक / के दौरान She was cooking while I was studying. <br>वह खाना बना रही थी जबकि मैं पढ़ रहा था।

Before पहले Wash your hands before eating. <br>खाना खाने से पहले हाथ धो लो।

After बाद में I’ll call you after the meeting. <br>मीटिंग के बाद मैं तुम्हें कॉल करूंगा।




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🔹 6. Purpose (उद्देश्य बताने के लिए)


Linking Word Hindi Meaning Example Sentence


So that ताकि Study hard so that you can succeed. <br>कड़ी मेहनत करो ताकि तुम सफल हो सको।

In order to के लिए He practices daily in order to improve. <br>वह रोज़ अभ्यास करता है बेहतर करने के लिए।




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🔹 7. Examples (उदाहरण देने के लिए)


Linking Word Hindi Meaning Example Sentence


For example उदाहरण के लिए I love fruits, for example, mangoes. <br>मुझे फल पसंद हैं, उदाहरण के लिए, आम।

Such as जैसे कि I like games such as chess and cricket. <br>मुझे खेल पसंद हैं जैसे कि शतरंज और क्रिकेट।




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🔹 8. Conclusion (निष्कर्ष बताने के लिए)


Linking Word Hindi Meaning Example Sentence


In conclusion निष्कर्ष में In conclusion, exercise is very important. <br>निष्कर्ष में, व्यायाम बहुत ज़रूरी है।

To sum up संक्षेप में To sum up, we had a great trip. <br>संक्षेप में, हमारी यात्रा बहुत अच्छी रही।




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✅ Bonus Tip:


In spoken English, linking words help your speech flow naturally and make it more logical and understandable. Practice using them in daily conversations with short examples.

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