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Welcome to the lesson on "Numbers and Counting" in Urdu! This is an essential topic for anyone starting their journey into the Urdu language, as numbers form the backbone of everyday conversations. Whether you're shopping, telling time, or simply counting objects, understanding numbers will significantly enhance your communication skills.

In this lesson, we will cover both cardinal and ordinal numbers, explaining how they are used in sentences. Cardinal numbers tell us "how many," while ordinal numbers indicate the position of something in a list or sequence. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count in Urdu and utilize numbers in various contexts.

Importance of Numbers in Urdu

Numbers are not just digits; they carry meaning and are deeply intertwined with culture, commerce, and daily life. In Urdu, numbers are used in various contexts, from shopping and telling time to giving directions and discussing quantities. Learning to count will empower you to engage more fully in conversations, making your language experience richer and more enjoyable.

Structure of the Lesson

1. Cardinal Numbers: Introduction and examples

2. Ordinal Numbers: Introduction and examples

3. Using Numbers in Sentences: Practical applications

4. Practice Exercises: Apply what you’ve learned

5. Solutions and Explanations: Review of practice exercises

Cardinal Numbers

Cardinal numbers are the basic numbers used to count. Let's dive into the Urdu cardinal numbers from 1 to 20:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
ایک	aik	one
دو	do	two
تین	teen	three
چار	chaar	four
پانچ	paanch	five
چھ	chay	six
سات	saat	seven
آٹھ	aath	eight
نو	nau	nine
دس	das	ten
گیارہ	gyarah	eleven
بارہ	baarah	twelve
تیرہ	terah	thirteen
چودہ	chaudah	fourteen
پندرہ	pandrah	fifteen
سولہ	solah	sixteen
سترہ	satrah	seventeen
اٹھارہ	atharah	eighteen
انیس	unees	nineteen
بیس	bees	twenty

Using Cardinal Numbers in Sentences

Now that we have covered the basics of cardinal numbers, let's see how we can use them in sentences. Here are some examples:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
میرے پاس ایک کتاب ہے۔	Mere paas aik kitaab hai.	I have one book.
کیا آپ کے پاس دو کتے ہیں؟	Kya aap ke paas do kutte hain?	Do you have two dogs?
میرے دوست نے تین سیب خریدے۔	Mere dost ne teen seb khareede.	My friend bought three apples.
ہم چار گھنٹوں کے لیے جائیں گے۔	Hum chaar ghanton ke liye jaayenge.	We will go for four hours.
اس کے پاس پانچ سکوں کا مجموعہ ہے۔	Is ke paas paanch sikon ka majmooa hai.	He has a collection of five coins.

Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal numbers indicate the position or order of something in a sequence. Here’s how to express ordinal numbers in Urdu:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
پہلا	pehla	first
دوسرا	doosra	second
تیسرا	teesra	third
چوتھا	choutha	fourth
پانچواں	paanchwaan	fifth
چھٹا	chhata	sixth
ساتواں	saatwaan	seventh
آٹھواں	aathwaan	eighth
نویں	nauwaan	ninth
دسویں	daswaan	tenth

Using Ordinal Numbers in Sentences

Let’s see how to use these ordinal numbers in sentences:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
یہ میری پہلی کتاب ہے۔	Yeh meri pehli kitaab hai.	This is my first book.
تمہارا دوسرا سوال کیا ہے؟	Tumhara doosra sawaal kya hai?	What is your second question?
وہ تیسری بار آیا۔	Woh teesri baar aaya.	He came for the third time.
چوتھے کمرے میں جاؤ۔	Chouthay kamray mein jao.	Go to the fourth room.
پانچواں میچ بہت دلچسپ تھا۔	Paanchwaan match bohat dilchasp tha.	The fifth match was very interesting.

Practical Applications of Numbers

Understanding the use of numbers in context is crucial. Here are some situations where you can apply your knowledge of numbers:

1. Shopping: Knowing how to ask for prices and quantities.

2. Telling Time: Understanding how to express hours and minutes.

3. Giving Directions: Using numbers to indicate distances or positions.

4. Talking About Age: Asking and answering questions related to age.

5. Discussing Dates: Using numbers to express days, months, and years.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are ten exercises for you to practice.

1. Translate the following sentences into Urdu:

1. I have five books.

2. She is the second person.

3. We will meet at three o'clock.

4. He has seven apples.

5. This is my first time here.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct ordinal numbers:

1. That was my ___ (third) exam.

2. This is the ___ (fifth) time I’m visiting.

3. My birthday is on the ___ (tenth) of July.

3. Count the objects and write the number in Urdu:

1. There are __ (4) chairs.

2. I need __ (2) pens.

3. She bought __ (11) oranges.

4. Match the following Urdu numbers with their English equivalents:

1. چھ (a) 10

2. پانچ (b) 6

3. تیرہ (c) 13

4. بیس (d) 20

5. Create a short dialogue using numbers:

• Person A: How many friends do you have?

• Person B: I have __ (5) friends.

6. Translate the following numbers from English to Urdu:

1. 8

2. 15

3. 19

4. 3

7. Write sentences using the following ordinal numbers:

1. First

2. Fourth

3. Seventh

8. Fill in the blanks with the correct cardinal numbers:

1. I need ___ (5) apples.

2. There are ___ (9) students in the class.

3. She bought ___ (12) flowers.

9. Choose the correct form of the number in Urdu:

1. There are ___ (7) days in a week. (سات / چودہ)

2. He is ___ (21) years old. (اکیس / گیارہ)

10. Write a short paragraph about your family using numbers:

• Include total members, ages, and favorite activities.

Solutions and Explanations

1.

1. میرے پاس پانچ کتابیں ہیں۔ (Mere paas paanch kitaabein hain.)

2. وہ دوسری شخص ہے۔ (Woh doosri shakhs hai.)

3. ہم تین بجے ملیں گے۔ (Hum teen baje milenge.)

4. اس کے پاس سات سیب ہیں۔ (Is ke paas saat seb hain.)

5. یہ میرا پہلا بار ہے یہاں۔ (Yeh mera pehla baar hai yahaan.)

2.

1. تیسری (teesri)

2. پانچواں (paanchwaan)

3. دسویں (daswaan)

3.

1. چار (chaar)

2. دو (do)

3. گیارہ (gyarah)

4.

1. (b)

2. (a)

3. (c)

4. (d)

5.

• Person A: آپ کے پاس کتنے دوست ہیں؟ (Aap ke paas kitne dost hain?)

• Person B: میرے پاس پانچ دوست ہیں۔ (Mere paas paanch dost hain.)

6.

1. آٹھ (aath)

2. پندرہ (pandrah)

3. انیس (unees)

4. تین (teen)

7.

1. یہ میری پہلی کتاب ہے۔ (Yeh meri pehli kitaab hai.)

2. چوتھے کمرے میں جاؤ۔ (Chouthay kamray mein jao.)

3. وہ ساتواں لڑکا ہے۔ (Woh saatwaan larka hai.)

8.

1. مجھے پانچ سیب چاہیے۔ (Mujhe paanch seb chahiye.)

2. کلاس میں نو طلباء ہیں۔ (Class mein nau talaba hain.)

3. اس نے بارہ پھول خریدے۔ (Us ne baarah phool khareede.)

9.

1. سات (saat)

2. اکیس (ikees)

10.

(Example paragraph may vary, but should include numbers and context.)

With these exercises, you're now well-equipped to practice and reinforce what you've learned about numbers in Urdu. Keep practicing, and you'll find yourself counting and using numbers with ease!

Table of Contents - Urdu Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Urdu Script

• Urdu Alphabet
• Connecting Letters

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adjectives and Adverbs

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Colors and Shapes
• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories

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Forming Questions and Negations

• Question Words
• Negation

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Urdu Culture and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Urdu Literature and Poetry

Sources

• Easy Guide To Urdu Numbers And Counting (1-100+) - Ling App
• Urdu/Vocabulary/Numbers - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Other Lessons

• Computer
• Clothes
• Animal
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Vegetables
• Colors and Shapes
• Directions and Locations
• Count to 10
• Hobbies and Activities
• Legal and Justice Terminology

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