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Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Hindi and understand their usage in daily life. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and knowing how to count in Hindi will help you navigate everyday situations, such as telling time, ordering food, and shopping. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count from 1 to 20 and use these numbers effectively in conversations.

Numbers 1-10

Let's start by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Hindi:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
एक	ek	One
दो	do	Two
तीन	teen	Three
चार	char	Four
पांच	paanch	Five
छह	chhah	Six
सात	saat	Seven
आठ	aath	Eight
नौ	nau	Nine
दस	das	Ten

Now, let's practice using these numbers in sentences:

• मैं एक किताब लिखता हूँ। (Main ek kitaab likhta hoon.) - I write one book.
• वह दो लड़के हैं। (Vah do ladke hain.) - They are two boys.
• तुम तीन गाने गाते हो। (Tum teen gaane gate ho.) - You sing three songs.
• मेरे पास चार बहनें हैं। (Mere paas char behne hain.) - I have four sisters.
• हम पांच दिन बिताएंगे। (Hum paanch din bitayenge.) - We will spend five days.
• वह छह फल खाता है। (Vah chhah phal khata hai.) - He eats six fruits.
• तुम सात दिनों तक इंतजार करोगे। (Tum saat dino tak intezaar kroge.) - You will wait for seven days.
• उसके पास आठ पेंसिल हैं। (Uske paas aath pencil hain.) - He has eight pencils.
• वह नौ घंटे सोता है। (Vah nau ghante sota hai.) - He sleeps for nine hours.
• दस बच्चे खेल रहे हैं। (Das bacche khel rahe hain.) - Ten children are playing.

Numbers 11-20

Now, let's move on to the numbers from 11 to 20 in Hindi:

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
ग्यारह	gyarah	Eleven
बारह	baarah	Twelve
तेरह	terah	Thirteen
चौदह	chaudah	Fourteen
पंद्रह	pandrah	Fifteen
सोलह	solah	Sixteen
सत्रह	satarah	Seventeen
अठारह	atharah	Eighteen
उन्नीस	unnis	Nineteen
बीस	bees	Twenty

Let's practice using these numbers in sentences:

• मेरे पास ग्यारह रुपये हैं। (Mere paas gyarah rupaye hain.) - I have eleven rupees.
• वे बारह दोस्त हैं। (Ve baarah dost hain.) - They are twelve friends.
• तुम तेरह साल के हो। (Tum terah saal ke ho.) - You are thirteen years old.
• चौदह लोग पार्टी में आएंगे। (Chaudah log party mein aayenge.) - Fourteen people will come to the party.
• हम पंद्रह मिनट में पहुंचेंगे। (Hum pandrah minute mein pahunchenge.) - We will arrive in fifteen minutes.
• उसके सोलह बच्चे हैं। (Uske solah bacche hain.) - She has sixteen children.
• तुम सत्रह साल के हो। (Tum satarah saal ke ho.) - You are seventeen years old.
• उनके अठारह दोस्त हैं। (Unke atharah dost hain.) - They have eighteen friends.
• मेरे उन्नीस बहनें हैं। (Mere unnis behne hain.) - I have nineteen sisters.
• दस बजे बीस मिनट पर मिलेंगे। (Das baje bees minute par milenge.) - Let's meet at twenty minutes past ten.

Cultural Insights

In Hindi culture, numbers have significant cultural and religious symbolism. For example, the number 108 is considered sacred and is commonly associated with prayers and meditation. It is believed that there are 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. Additionally, in Hinduism, there are 108 beads on a mala (prayer beads) used for chanting mantras.

Furthermore, Hindi numerology assigns specific meanings to different numbers. For instance, the number 1 represents independence and leadership, while the number 8 is associated with wealth and prosperity. Many people in India consult numerologists to determine auspicious dates for important events, such as weddings or business ventures, based on the numerological significance of the numbers involved.

It's interesting to note that different regions in India may have variations in the pronunciation or usage of certain numbers. For example, in some parts of North India, the number 4 (char) is considered unlucky because it sounds similar to the word for death (mara). People may avoid using this number, especially in addresses or phone numbers, to avoid any perceived negative associations.

Exercises

Now, let's practice what we have learned! Translate the following sentences from English to Hindi:

1. We have four cats. 2. She is seventeen years old. 3. Can you give me two pens? 4. The price is fifteen rupees. 5. I will be there at twenty minutes past five. 6. He has eleven books. 7. They are twelve siblings. 8. How many days are there in a week? 9. My phone number ends with the number nine. 10. We need ten chairs for the party.

Solutions: 1. हमारे पास चार बिल्लियाँ हैं। (Hamaare paas chaar billiyan hain.) 2. वह सत्रह साल की है। (Vah satarah saal ki hai.) 3. क्या आप मुझे दो पेंसिल दे सकते हैं? (Kya aap mujhe do pencil de sakte hain?) 4. कीमत पंद्रह रुपये है। (Keemat pandrah rupaye hai.) 5. मैं पांच बजे बीस मिनट पर वहाँ होंगा। (Main paanch baje bees minute par vahaan honga.) 6. उसके पास ग्यारह किताबें हैं। (Uske paas gyarah kitaaben hain.) 7. वे बारह भाई-बहन हैं। (Ve baarah bhai-behen hain.) 8. हफ्ते में कितने दिन होते हैं? (Hafte mein kitne din hote hain?) 9. मेरा फोन नंबर नौ के साथ समाप्त होता है। (Mera phone number nau ke saath samaapt hota hai.) 10. हमें पार्टी के लिए दस कुर्सियाँ चाहिए। (Hamein party ke liye das kursiyan chahiye.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Hindi. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and now you can confidently use them in daily life situations. Keep practicing and using these numbers in conversations to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will learn how to tell time in Hindi.

Table of Contents - Hindi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Basic Verbs

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Questions and Negations

• Question Words
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Indian Names and Titles

• Common Indian Names
• Addressing People

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Manner

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Indian Festivals and Holidays

• Major Festivals
• Public Holidays

Sources

• Hindi Numbers 1 - 20 | Hindi Language Blog
• Fiji Hindi/Vocabulary/Numbers - Wikiversity

Other Lessons

• Countries (deshon देशों)
• Count from 1 to 10
• Relationships
• Useful Sentenses
• Synonyms in Hindi
• Airport
• Animal
• Food
• City
• Seasons

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