This is the 304th most frequent Hindi word.
of
The Hindi language does not have a direct equivalent for the English word "of," but its function is often expressed using the postposition "का/की/के" to indicate possession or relationship.
The word 'of' here denotes possession, relating the book to the friend as its owner.
यह किताब मेरे दोस्त की है।
This book is of my friend.
The word 'of' conveys the association between the playing and the children, indicating who is involved in the activity.
बच्चों के खेलने के लिए यह जगह सुरक्षित है।
This place is safe for the playing of children.
The word 'of' expresses the relationship between the problem and its solution, identifying the entity to which the solution pertains.