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Welcome to the lesson on "Hindi Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting"! In this lesson, we will embark on an exciting journey through the world of numbers in Hindi. Mastering the numbering system is crucial for effective communication, whether you're shopping, traveling, or simply telling time. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to count from 1 to 20, express quantities, and tell the time in Hindi.

This lesson is designed for complete beginners, and it's part of our "Complete 0 to A1 Hindi Course." As we dive into numbers and counting, you'll find that each section is filled with examples, exercises, and practical scenarios to help you grasp these concepts comfortably.

Importance of Numbers in Hindi

Numbers play a vital role in our daily lives, and learning them in Hindi opens up a world of possibilities. From shopping for groceries to ordering food at a restaurant, knowing numbers allows you to engage with the local culture and language more effectively. Additionally, numbers are foundational for understanding more complex concepts in the language, such as telling time and discussing dates.

Structure of the Lesson

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

Counting from 1 to 20

Expressing quantities

Telling time

Practical exercises to reinforce learning

Counting from 1 to 20

To begin, let’s look at the numbers one through twenty in Hindi. Below is a comprehensive table to help you with pronunciation and translation.

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
एक	ek	one
दो	do	two
तीन	tīn	three
चार	chār	four
पाँच	pāṅc	five
छह	chah	six
सात	sāt	seven
आठ	āṭh	eight
नौ	nau	nine
दस	das	ten
ग्यारह	gyārah	eleven
बारह	bārah	twelve
तेरह	terah	thirteen
चौदह	chaudah	fourteen
पंद्रह	pandrah	fifteen
सोलह	solah	sixteen
सत्रह	satrah	seventeen
अठारह	aṭhārah	eighteen
उन्नीस	unnīs	nineteen
बीस	bīs	twenty

Understanding the Structure

In Hindi, numbers from 1 to 10 are unique words, but from 11 to 20, they follow a pattern. The numbers 11 through 19 are formed by adding the suffix '-rah' to the base number. For example, "ग्यारह" (gyārah) is derived from "एक" (ek) + 'rah' = eleven.

Expressing Quantities

Now that we can count, let’s learn how to express quantities in Hindi. Here are some phrases and examples to illustrate how you can use numbers in different contexts.

Basic Quantities

When expressing quantities in Hindi, you can use the following phrases:

मेरे पास (mere pās) - I have

मुझे चाहिए (mujhe chāhiye) - I need

यहाँ (yahān) - Here

वहाँ (vahān) - There

Below is a table with some practical examples of expressing quantities.

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
मेरे पास दो सेब हैं	mere pās do seb hain	I have two apples
मुझे तीन किताबें चाहिए	mujhe tīn kitābein chāhiye	I need three books
वहाँ चार कुर्सियाँ हैं	vahān chār kursiyān hain	There are four chairs
यहाँ पाँच लोग हैं	yahān pāṅc log hain	There are five people
मुझे छह अंडे चाहिए	mujhe chah aṇḍe chāhiye	I need six eggs
मेरे पास सात बिल्लियाँ हैं	mere pās sāt billiān hain	I have seven cats
वहाँ आठ पेंसिलें हैं	vahān āṭh pensilēn hain	There are eight pencils
मुझे नौ खिलौने चाहिए	mujhe nau khilaune chāhiye	I need nine toys
मेरे पास दस रुपये हैं	mere pās das rupaye hain	I have ten rupees
वहाँ ग्यारह गिलास हैं	vahān gyārah gilās hain	There are eleven glasses

Telling Time

Telling time is another crucial aspect of using numbers in Hindi. Understanding how to express time will help you in daily conversations. In Hindi, we typically express time in hours and minutes.

Basic Time Vocabulary

Here are some key phrases for telling time:

क्या समय हुआ है? (kyā samay huā hai?) - What time is it?

यह (yah) - It is

बज रहे हैं (baj rahe hain) - It is (o'clock)

मिनट (minṭ) - Minute

Below is a table with examples of telling time in Hindi.

Hindi	Pronunciation	English
यह एक बजे हैं	yah ek baje hain	It is one o'clock
यह दो बजे हैं	yah do baje hain	It is two o'clock
यह तीन बजे हैं	yah tīn baje hain	It is three o'clock
यह चार बजे हैं	yah chār baje hain	It is four o'clock
यह पाँच बजे हैं	yah pāṅc baje hain	It is five o'clock
यह छह बजे हैं	yah chah baje hain	It is six o'clock
यह सात बजे हैं	yah sāt baje hain	It is seven o'clock
यह आठ बजे हैं	yah āṭh baje hain	It is eight o'clock
यह नौ बजे हैं	yah nau baje hain	It is nine o'clock
यह दस बजे हैं	yah das baje hain	It is ten o'clock

Exercises and Practice Scenarios

Now that we have explored counting, expressing quantities, and telling time, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Hindi numbers (1-20).

1. मैंने ___ किताबें खरीदीं। (I bought ___ books.)

2. वहाँ ___ पेड़ हैं। (There are ___ trees.)

3. मुझे ___ रुपये चाहिए। (I need ___ rupees.)

4. यह ___ बजे हैं। (It is ___ o'clock.)

5. मेरे पास ___ बिल्लियाँ हैं। (I have ___ cats.)

Exercise 2: Translate to Hindi

Translate the following English sentences into Hindi.

1. I have three oranges.

2. What time is it?

3. There are six chairs.

4. It is five o'clock.

5. I need ten pencils.

Exercise 3: Count the Objects

Look around you and count the objects in your environment. Write down the numbers in Hindi and their English translations. For example:

Three books (तीन किताबें)

Exercise 4: Time Practice

Ask a partner what time it is in Hindi and respond back using the appropriate format.

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise

Match the Hindi numbers with their English translations.

1. ग्यारह

2. चार

3. आठ

4. पंद्रह

5. बीस

Exercise 6: Create Sentences

Using the numbers 1-20, create five sentences that express quantities.

Exercise 7: Telling Time

Write down the time in Hindi for the following scenarios:

1. It is 2:30.

2. It is 7:15.

3. It is 10:45.

Exercise 8: Group Activity

In groups, take turns asking each other how much of an item you need or have using the learned vocabulary.

Exercise 9: Daily Practice

Each day, keep a log of the amounts of things you buy or receive and write them in Hindi.

Exercise 10: Review Game

Create a game where you quiz your friends on numbers and time in Hindi. Use flashcards with numbers and ask them to translate or tell the time.

Solutions and Explanations

Solutions for Exercise 1

1. तीन (tīn)

2. चार (chār)

3. दस (das)

4. पाँच (pāṅc)

5. सात (sāt)

Solutions for Exercise 2

1. मेरे पास तीन संतरे हैं। (Mere pās tīn santre hain.)

2. क्या समय हुआ है? (Kyā samay huā hai?)

3. वहाँ छह कुर्सियाँ हैं। (Vahān chhah kursiyān hain.)

4. यह पाँच बजे हैं। (Yah pāṅc baje hain.)

5. मुझे दस पेंसिलें चाहिए। (Mujhe das pensilēn chāhiye.)

Solutions for Exercise 3

Responses will vary based on individual environments.

Solutions for Exercise 4

Responses will vary based on what time is asked.

Solutions for Exercise 5

1. ग्यारह - eleven

2. चार - four

3. आठ - eight

4. पंद्रह - fifteen

5. बीस - twenty

Solutions for Exercise 6

Responses will vary based on individual creativity.

Solutions for Exercise 7

1. यह दो बजे हैं। (Yah do baje hain.)

2. यह सात बजे हैं। (Yah sāt baje hain.)

3. यह ग्यारह बजे और पैंतालीस मिनट हैं। (Yah gyārah baje aur paintālīs minṭ hain.)

Solutions for Exercise 8

Responses will vary based on individual interactions.

Solutions for Exercise 9

Responses will vary based on individual purchases.

Solutions for Exercise 10

Responses will vary based on the game created.

Congratulations! You've completed the "Hindi Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting" lesson. Keep practicing your numbers, and you’ll find that they become second nature in no time. Remember, the more you use them, the easier it gets.

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Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verbs

Numbers and Time

Questions and Negations

Family and Relationships

Indian Names and Titles

Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Indian Festivals and Holidays

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