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Welcome to the Tajik Vocabulary lesson on Telling Time! Understanding how to tell time is not just a practical skill; it's an essential part of navigating life in any language. In Tajik culture, being punctual is highly valued, so knowing how to express time is particularly important. Whether you're planning a meeting or simply want to know when dinner is, mastering this vocabulary will enhance your communication skills.


== Introduction ==
In this lesson, we will cover:


In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Tajik. Being able to express time is essential in everyday life, whether it's scheduling appointments, catching a train, or simply arranging a meeting with friends. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to tell time in Tajik and be able to confidently express time using hours and minutes.
* '''Basics of telling time in Tajik'''


The structure of this lesson will consist of an introduction to the basic concepts of telling time, followed by a detailed exploration of how to express time in various contexts. We will provide numerous examples, exercises, and practice scenarios to ensure thorough comprehension. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of telling time in Tajik, and share interesting cultural facts or anecdotes related to this topic.
* '''Vocabulary for hours and minutes'''


Let's dive in and start learning how to tell time in Tajik!
* '''Expressions related to time'''


== Basic Concepts of Telling Time ==
* '''Practice exercises to solidify your understanding'''


Before we start learning the specific vocabulary and phrases for telling time in Tajik, it's important to understand the basic concepts involved. In Tajik, time is usually expressed using the 24-hour clock system, similar to many other languages. This means that the day is divided into 24 hours, starting from midnight (12:00 AM) and ending at midnight (12:00 AM) the following day. Each hour is further divided into 60 minutes.
Let's dive in!


When telling time, Tajik follows a simple pattern: stating the hour, followed by the word "дақиқа" (dakiqa), which means "minutes." For example, to say "3:15," you would say "сеҳ солӣ ва понздаҳ дақиқа" (seh soli va ponzdah dakiqa).
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Now, let's explore the vocabulary and phrases for telling time in Tajik in more detail.
=== Basics of Telling Time ===


== Vocabulary and Phrases for Telling Time ==
Telling time in Tajik is relatively straightforward, but it’s essential to understand the structure of how time is expressed. The basic formula for telling time is:


=== Hours ===
'''Hour + "ва" (and) + Minute'''


To express the hours in Tajik, we use the numbers from 1 to 12. Here are the Tajik words for each hour:
For example, if you want to say “3:15,” you would say “Се ва понздаҳ” (Se va pondaҳ).
 
=== Vocabulary for Hours ===
 
In Tajik, the numbers for hours are as follows:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tajik !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Tajik !! Pronunciation !! English  
 
|-
|-
| 1 || як || one
 
| Се || Se || Three
 
|-
|-
| 2 || ду || two
 
| Чор || Chɔr || Four
 
|-
|-
| 3 || сеҳ || three
 
| Панҷ || Pænʤ || Five
 
|-
|-
| 4 || чор || four
 
| Шаш || Shæʃ || Six
 
|-
|-
| 5 || панҷ || five
 
| Ҳафт || Hæft || Seven
 
|-
|-
| 6 || шаш || six
 
| Ҳашт || Hæʃt || Eight
 
|-
|-
| 7 || ҳафт || seven
 
| Наў || Næʊ || Nine
 
|-
|-
| 8 || ҳашт || eight
 
| Даҳ || Dæh || Ten
 
|-
|-
| 9 || нӯҳ || nine
 
| Яздаҳ || Jæzdæh || Eleven
 
|-
|-
| 10 || даҳ || ten
 
| Дувоздаҳ || Duvɔzdæh || Twelve
 
|}
 
=== Vocabulary for Minutes ===
 
The minutes are expressed using the same numbers, but typically you just say the number of minutes directly.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tajik !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| 11 || ёздаҳ || eleven
 
| Понздаҳ || Pondaҳ || Fifteen
 
|-
|-
| 12 || доҳа || twelve
|}


To express the hours after 12, we can either continue counting using the same words (e.g., "13" becomes "сеҳдаҳ" (seh dah) for "thirteen"), or we can use the word "пас аз" (pas az), which means "after," followed by the corresponding number (e.g., "13" becomes "пас аз сеҳ" (pas az seh) for "after three").
| Бист || Bist || Twenty


=== Minutes ===
|-


To express minutes in Tajik, we use the numbers from 1 to 59. Here are the Tajik words for each minute:
| Бисту панҷ || Bistu pænʤ || Twenty-five


{| class="wikitable"
! Tajik !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 1 || як || one
 
| Тирез || Tirez || Thirty
 
|-
|-
| 2 || ду || two
 
| Чил || Chil || Forty
 
|-
|-
| 3 || сеҳ || three
 
| Печон || Pechɔn || Fifty
 
|}
 
=== Expressions Related to Time ===
 
* '''Тамом шуд''' (Tamom shud) - It is finished.
 
* '''Дугона''' (Dugona) - Half past.
 
* '''Субҳ''' (Subh) - Morning.
 
* '''Баъд аз зӯҳр''' (Bæ'd az zuhʊr) - After lunch.
 
* '''Шаб''' (Shab) - Night.
 
=== Examples of Telling Time ===
 
Here are twenty examples to illustrate how to tell time in Tajik:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tajik !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| 4 || чор || four
 
| Се ва панздаҳ || Se va pondaҳ || 3:15
 
|-
|-
| 5 || панҷ || five
 
| Чор ва бист || Chɔr va bist || 4:20
 
|-
|-
| 6 || шаш || six
 
| Панҷ ва бисту панҷ || Pænʤ va bistu pænʤ || 5:25
 
|-
|-
| 7 || ҳафт || seven
 
| Шаш ва трид || Shæʃ va tred || 6:30
 
|-
|-
| 8 || ҳашт || eight
 
| Ҳафт ва чил || Hæft va chil || 7:40
 
|-
|-
| 9 || нӯҳ || nine
 
| Ҳашт ва панздаҳ || Hæʃt va pondaҳ || 8:15
 
|-
|-
| 10 || даҳ || ten
 
| Наў ва бисту панҷ || Næʊ va bistu pænʤ || 9:25
 
|-
|-
| 11 || ёздаҳ || eleven
 
| Даҳ ва чил || Dæh va chil || 10:40
 
|-
|-
| 12 || доҳа || twelve
 
| Яздаҳ ва трид || Jæzdæh va tred || 11:30
 
|-
|-
| 13 || сеҳдаҳ || thirteen
 
| Дувоздаҳ ва понздаҳ || Duvɔzdæh va pondaҳ || 12:15
 
|-
|-
| 14 || чордаҳ || fourteen
 
| Дувоздаҳ ва бист || Duvɔzdæh va bist || 12:20
 
|-
|-
| 15 || понздаҳ || fifteen
 
| Се ва бист || Se va bist || 3:20
 
|-
|-
| 16 || шонздаҳ || sixteen
 
| Чор ва панҷ || Chɔr va pænʤ || 4:05
 
|-
|-
| 17 || ҳафтдаҳ || seventeen
 
| Панҷ ва чил || Pænʤ va chil || 5:40
 
|-
|-
| 18 || ҳаштдаҳ || eighteen
 
| Шаш ва бисту панҷ || Shæʃ va bistu pænʤ || 6:25
 
|-
|-
| 19 || нуздаҳ || nineteen
 
| Ҳафт ва бисту як || Hæft va bistu jæk || 7:21
 
|-
|-
| 20 || бист || twenty
 
| Ҳашт ва се || Hæʃt va se || 8:03
 
|-
|-
| 30 || си || thirty
 
| Наў ва панздаҳ || Næʊ va pondaҳ || 9:15
 
|-
|-
| 40 || чил || forty
 
| Даҳ ва шонздаҳ || Dæh va shɔnzdaҳ || 10:16
 
|-
|-
| 50 || панҷоҳ || fifty
 
| Яздаҳ ва бисту ду || Jæzdæh va bistu du || 11:22
 
|-
|-
| 60 || сад || sixty
 
| Дувоздаҳ ва соат || Duvɔzdæh va so'at || 12:00
 
|}
|}


To express minutes after 30, we use the word "пас" (pas), which means "past," followed by the corresponding number (e.g., "35" becomes "панҷоҳ пас панҷ" (panjoh pas panj) for "thirty-five").
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you have a good grasp of how to tell time in Tajik, let's solidify your understanding with some exercises.  


=== Expressing "o'clock" ===
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====


To express "o'clock" in Tajik, we use the phrase "ба чашма" (ba chashma), which literally means "on the eye." For example, to say "2 o'clock," you would say "ду ба чашма" (du ba chashma).
Translate the following times into Tajik.


=== Examples ===
1. 3:45


Let's practice using the vocabulary and phrases we've learned so far by looking at some examples:
2. 5:30


* 7:30 - "ҳафт ба чашма си" (haft ba chashma si) - seven-thirty
3. 7:15
* 9:45 - "нӯҳ ба чашма панҷоҳ пас чор" (nuh ba chashma panjoh pas chor) - nine-forty-five
* 12:15 - "доҳа ба чашма понздаҳ" (doha ba chashma ponzdah) - twelve-fifteen


Now, let's move on to exploring cultural variations in the usage and understanding of telling time in Tajik.
'''Answers:'''


== Cultural Variations and Interesting Facts ==
1. Се ва панҷоҳ


In Tajikistan, the concept of time is deeply influenced by the country's history, culture, and traditions. While the 24-hour clock system is widely used, especially in formal settings and official documents, it's worth noting that some older generations may still prefer the traditional 12-hour clock system, particularly in more informal contexts.
2. Панҷ ва трид


Furthermore, Tajikistan is a predominantly Muslim country, and the Islamic calendar plays a significant role in daily life. Muslims follow a lunar-based calendar, which means that the timing of prayer and religious events is determined by the position of the moon. As a result, the concept of time in Tajikistan may differ slightly from Western conventions, with prayer times and religious observances often taking precedence in daily schedules.
3. Ҳафт ва понздаҳ


It's also interesting to note that Tajikistan is located in the GMT+5 time zone. This means that Tajikistan is five hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and the country does not observe Daylight Saving Time. It's important to keep this in mind when scheduling appointments or coordinating with individuals in different time zones.
==== Exercise 2: Matching ====


== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==
Match the Tajik time expressions with their English translations.


Now that we've covered the vocabulary, phrases, and cultural aspects of telling time in Tajik, let's put our knowledge into practice with some exercises and practice scenarios.  
1. Се ва бист


Exercise 1: Translate the following times into Tajik:
2. Даҳ ва панздаҳ


1. 8:20 AM
3. Ҳафт ва чил
2. 6:45 PM
3. 11:55 AM
4. 4:10 PM
5. 9:30 AM


Exercise 2: Write the following times in words using Tajik vocabulary:
a. 10:15 


1. 2:45
b. 3:20
2. 7:15
3. 10:30
4. 1:20
5. 6:55


Practice Scenario: Imagine you are planning a meeting with a friend in Tajikistan. Write a dialogue in Tajik where you discuss the time and location of the meeting.
c. 7:40 


Solution:
'''Answers:'''


1. 8:20 AM - "ҳашт соат ва бист дақиқа ба соати субҳ"
1 - b 
2. 6:45 PM - "шаш соат ва панҷоҳ пас ҳашт дақиқа ба соати шаб"
3. 11:55 AM - "ёздаҳ соат ва панҷоҳ пас ҳафт дақиқа ба соати рӯз"
4. 4:10 PM - "чор соат ва дасдаҳ дақиқа ба соати баъд аз зӯр"
5. 9:30 AM - "нӯҳ соат ва си дақиқа ба соати субҳ"


2. 2:45 - "ду ба чашма панҷоҳ пас сеҳ"
2 - a 
2. 7:15 - "ҳафт ба чашма понздаҳ"
3. 10:30 - "даҳ ба чашма си"
4. 1:20 - "як ба чашма бист"
5. 6:55 - "шаш ба чашма панҷоҳ пас ҳашт"


Practice Scenario:
3 - c 


Person A: Салом! Шумо бояд ба куҷо даромадед?
==== Exercise 3: True or False ====
Person B: Салом! Ман метавонам ба хонаи шумо биравам?
Person A: Хеле хуб! Бо ҳамин боғ кунем: соати 9:30 дастрасӣ кунем.
Person B: Хубаст, ман мутмаин шудам. Бо шумо мулоқот карданро хоҳам.


Translation:
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.


Person A: Hello! Where should I come to?
1. "Чор ва бист" means 4:20. (True) 
Person B: Hello! I can come to your house if you'd like?
Person A: That's great! Let's do that: let's meet at 9:30.
Person B: Excellent, I'm happy with that. I want to meet with you.


== Conclusion ==
2. "Панҷ ва чил" means 5:40. (True) 


Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to tell time in Tajik and practice expressing time using hours and minutes. In this lesson, we explored the vocabulary, phrases, and cultural aspects of telling time, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of this important aspect of the Tajik language.
3. "Яздаҳ ва бисту ду" means 11:22. (True) 


Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your proficiency in telling time in Tajik. This will enable you to confidently navigate various situations where expressing time is necessary, whether in formal or informal contexts.
==== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ====


Keep up the great work, and continue your journey of learning the Tajik language!
Write three sentences telling the time in Tajik and then translate them into English.
 
'''Example:'''
 
* Се ва панздаҳ (3:15) 
 
* Панҷ ва бист (5:20) 
 
* Даҳ ва трид (10:30) 
 
==== Exercise 5: Listen and Repeat ====
 
Listen to the following times and repeat them. (If you have an audio resource, you can use it here. If not, this can be a verbal exercise in class).
 
==== Exercise 6: Clock Reading ====
 
Look at a clock face and write down the Tajik expression for the following times. (Use a drawn clock or a digital clock for reference).
 
1. 8:45
 
2. 9:30
 
3. 12:00
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Ҳашт ва панздаҳ
 
2. Наў ва трид
 
3. Дувоздаҳ ва соат
 
==== Exercise 7: Group Work ====
 
In pairs, practice telling time to each other. One person will say a time in English, and the other will respond in Tajik.
 
==== Exercise 8: Time Questions ====
 
Formulate questions asking for the time in Tajik and answer them.
 
'''Example:'''
 
* Се соат чӣ? (What time is it?)
 
* Се ва панздаҳ (It’s 3:15)
 
==== Exercise 9: Time in Context ====
 
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine, including at least three times you do activities (e.g., I wake up at 7:00, I have lunch at 1:00).
 
==== Exercise 10: Review Game ====
 
Create a fun quiz game with your classmates where you ask each other about the time in Tajik. Use flashcards with different times on them.
 
With consistent practice, you'll become more comfortable telling time in Tajik!  
 
Remember, practice makes perfect. Keep using these expressions in your daily life, and soon enough, you'll find yourself telling time effortlessly.


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Welcome to the Tajik Vocabulary lesson on Telling Time! Understanding how to tell time is not just a practical skill; it's an essential part of navigating life in any language. In Tajik culture, being punctual is highly valued, so knowing how to express time is particularly important. Whether you're planning a meeting or simply want to know when dinner is, mastering this vocabulary will enhance your communication skills.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • Basics of telling time in Tajik
  • Vocabulary for hours and minutes
  • Expressions related to time
  • Practice exercises to solidify your understanding

Let's dive in!

Basics of Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Telling time in Tajik is relatively straightforward, but it’s essential to understand the structure of how time is expressed. The basic formula for telling time is:

Hour + "ва" (and) + Minute

For example, if you want to say “3:15,” you would say “Се ва понздаҳ” (Se va pondaҳ).

Vocabulary for Hours[edit | edit source]

In Tajik, the numbers for hours are as follows:

Tajik Pronunciation English
Се Se Three
Чор Chɔr Four
Панҷ Pænʤ Five
Шаш Shæʃ Six
Ҳафт Hæft Seven
Ҳашт Hæʃt Eight
Наў Næʊ Nine
Даҳ Dæh Ten
Яздаҳ Jæzdæh Eleven
Дувоздаҳ Duvɔzdæh Twelve

Vocabulary for Minutes[edit | edit source]

The minutes are expressed using the same numbers, but typically you just say the number of minutes directly.

Tajik Pronunciation English
Понздаҳ Pondaҳ Fifteen
Бист Bist Twenty
Бисту панҷ Bistu pænʤ Twenty-five
Тирез Tirez Thirty
Чил Chil Forty
Печон Pechɔn Fifty

Expressions Related to Time[edit | edit source]

  • Тамом шуд (Tamom shud) - It is finished.
  • Дугона (Dugona) - Half past.
  • Субҳ (Subh) - Morning.
  • Баъд аз зӯҳр (Bæ'd az zuhʊr) - After lunch.
  • Шаб (Shab) - Night.

Examples of Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Here are twenty examples to illustrate how to tell time in Tajik:

Tajik Pronunciation English
Се ва панздаҳ Se va pondaҳ 3:15
Чор ва бист Chɔr va bist 4:20
Панҷ ва бисту панҷ Pænʤ va bistu pænʤ 5:25
Шаш ва трид Shæʃ va tred 6:30
Ҳафт ва чил Hæft va chil 7:40
Ҳашт ва панздаҳ Hæʃt va pondaҳ 8:15
Наў ва бисту панҷ Næʊ va bistu pænʤ 9:25
Даҳ ва чил Dæh va chil 10:40
Яздаҳ ва трид Jæzdæh va tred 11:30
Дувоздаҳ ва понздаҳ Duvɔzdæh va pondaҳ 12:15
Дувоздаҳ ва бист Duvɔzdæh va bist 12:20
Се ва бист Se va bist 3:20
Чор ва панҷ Chɔr va pænʤ 4:05
Панҷ ва чил Pænʤ va chil 5:40
Шаш ва бисту панҷ Shæʃ va bistu pænʤ 6:25
Ҳафт ва бисту як Hæft va bistu jæk 7:21
Ҳашт ва се Hæʃt va se 8:03
Наў ва панздаҳ Næʊ va pondaҳ 9:15
Даҳ ва шонздаҳ Dæh va shɔnzdaҳ 10:16
Яздаҳ ва бисту ду Jæzdæh va bistu du 11:22
Дувоздаҳ ва соат Duvɔzdæh va so'at 12:00

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a good grasp of how to tell time in Tajik, let's solidify your understanding with some exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Translate the following times into Tajik.

1. 3:45

2. 5:30

3. 7:15

Answers:

1. Се ва панҷоҳ

2. Панҷ ва трид

3. Ҳафт ва понздаҳ

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Tajik time expressions with their English translations.

1. Се ва бист

2. Даҳ ва панздаҳ

3. Ҳафт ва чил

a. 10:15

b. 3:20

c. 7:40

Answers:

1 - b

2 - a

3 - c

Exercise 3: True or False[edit | edit source]

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.

1. "Чор ва бист" means 4:20. (True)

2. "Панҷ ва чил" means 5:40. (True)

3. "Яздаҳ ва бисту ду" means 11:22. (True)

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences telling the time in Tajik and then translate them into English.

Example:

  • Се ва панздаҳ (3:15)
  • Панҷ ва бист (5:20)
  • Даҳ ва трид (10:30)

Exercise 5: Listen and Repeat[edit | edit source]

Listen to the following times and repeat them. (If you have an audio resource, you can use it here. If not, this can be a verbal exercise in class).

Exercise 6: Clock Reading[edit | edit source]

Look at a clock face and write down the Tajik expression for the following times. (Use a drawn clock or a digital clock for reference).

1. 8:45

2. 9:30

3. 12:00

Answers:

1. Ҳашт ва панздаҳ

2. Наў ва трид

3. Дувоздаҳ ва соат

Exercise 7: Group Work[edit | edit source]

In pairs, practice telling time to each other. One person will say a time in English, and the other will respond in Tajik.

Exercise 8: Time Questions[edit | edit source]

Formulate questions asking for the time in Tajik and answer them.

Example:

  • Се соат чӣ? (What time is it?)
  • Се ва панздаҳ (It’s 3:15)

Exercise 9: Time in Context[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine, including at least three times you do activities (e.g., I wake up at 7:00, I have lunch at 1:00).

Exercise 10: Review Game[edit | edit source]

Create a fun quiz game with your classmates where you ask each other about the time in Tajik. Use flashcards with different times on them.

With consistent practice, you'll become more comfortable telling time in Tajik!

Remember, practice makes perfect. Keep using these expressions in your daily life, and soon enough, you'll find yourself telling time effortlessly.

Table of Contents - Tajik Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Verbs and Tenses


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Shopping and Money


Tajik Customs and Traditions

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