مجھے پڑھنا پسند ہے۔ – Mujhe padhna pasand hai. – मुझे पढना पसंद है.

English: I like to read.

Grammar Focus:

Tense: Present Simple – used for expressing preferences, habits, or general likes and dislikes.

Structure: Subject + Verb (like) + to + Infinitive Verb.

Urdu Insight: In Urdu, "مجھے پڑھنا پسند ہے" (mujhe parhna pasand hai) uses "مجھے" (mujhe, to me) as the dative subject, "پڑھنا" (parhna, to read) as the infinitive verb, and "پسند ہے" (pasand hai) as a phrase meaning "is liked." The verb "ہونا" (hona, to be) in "ہے" (hai) indicates present tense. For plural subjects, it becomes "پسند ہیں" (pasand hain). This construction is common for expressing preferences in Urdu/Hindi.

Usage Tips: This structure is ideal for stating personal preferences, hobbies, or activities one enjoys, especially with verbs in their infinitive form.

Use case Sentences:

I like to read books in the evening.

She likes to read novels on weekends.

They like to read magazines at home.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

I enjoy reading.

I love to read.

I am fond of reading.

Common Mistake:

❌ I like reading. (Correct but less precise without "to" for infinitive emphasis.)

✅ I like to read. (Correct with "to" for infinitive verb structure.)

Short Explanation:

"مجھے پڑھنا پسند ہے" (mujhe parhna pasand hai) ka matlab hai ke speaker ko parhna aksar ya hobby ke tor par pasand hai.

"مجھے" (mujhe) dative subject hai, "پڑھنا" (parhna) infinitive verb hai jo action ko bayan karta hai, aur "پسند ہے" (pasand hai) preference ko zahir karta hai.

Yeh sentence personal interest ya hobby ko bayan karta hai.

Practice Exercise:

1. I ___ to read every night. (like)

Correct Answer: I like to read every night.

2. He ___ to read newspapers. (like)

Correct Answer: He likes to read newspapers.

3. Last year, she ___ to read comics. (like)

Correct Answer: Last year, she liked to read comics.