Language/Tajik/Vocabulary/Telling-Time
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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.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Tajik Vocabulary - Vegetables
- Tajik - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Stories from the Field: One Teacher's Experiences in Tajikistan ...
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Fruits
- Family Members
- Geography
- Meat
- Medicine
- Feelings and Emotions
- Basic Greetings
- Modes of Transportation
- Trees
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