aapse

Aapse is the oblique form of the formal Hindi pronoun aap combined with the postposition se. In Hindi grammar, se expresses various relations such as source, means, or contact. When attached to aap, the result is aapse, which can convey “from you,” “with you,” or “through you,” depending on the verb and context.

Usage and nuance: aapse is commonly used in polite or formal speech and writing. It is preferred over the more casual tumse when addressing someone with respect. The form is typically used with verbs that indicate meeting, speaking, asking, or interacting with the addressed person. In writing, you may also see the separated form aap se; aapse is the ligatured, contemporary spelling.

Examples:

- Main aapse milna chahta hoon. (I want to meet you.)

- Mujhe aapse baat karni hai. (I want to talk to you.)

- Aapse puchna tha ki kal kya plan hai. (I wanted to ask you what the plan is for tomorrow.)

Variants and related forms: The corresponding informal form is tumse (from/t with you, informal). The formal form aap se is also used, especially in careful writing or formal speech, with aap se often becoming aape in rapid speech or casual speech in some dialects. The choice between aapse and aap se reflects the level of formality and the speaker’s relationship with the listener.

See also: Hindi pronouns, postpositions, se (Hindi).