〜と (~ to (conditional)) — when / whenever (natural result)
One thing always leads to another.
Formula (सूत्र ढाँचा)
Grammar rule (व्याकरण नियम र परिभाषा)
A verb's dictionary (plain) form + と means ‘whenever/when you do A, B naturally follows’ — used for nature, machines, directions, and habits. Note: the main clause after と cannot contain 〜てください / 〜たい / 〜ましょう.
Examples (उदाहरणहरू)
はるになると、さくらがさきます。
haru ni naru to, sakura ga sakimasu.
When spring comes, the cherry blossoms bloom.
このボタンをおすと、きっぷが出ます。
kono botan o osu to, kippu ga demasu.
When you press this button, a ticket comes out.
まっすぐ行くと、えきがあります。
massugu iku to, eki ga arimasu.
If you go straight, there's a station.
Knowledge check (मिनी ज्ञान जाँच)
Question: 1/3'Press this button and a ticket comes out' — what goes before と?
💡 Hint: Dictionary form always goes before と.
おす + と = おすと (whenever you press).
How do you say 'go straight and there's a station'?
💡 Hint: For directions, dictionary form + と.
行く + と = 行くと; plain form always precedes と.
After と, no request or wish is allowed. Which sentence is wrong?
💡 Hint: No 〜てください / 〜たい / 〜ましょう after と.
と links only a natural result; a request (まがってください) is not allowed.
Your score: /3