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Welcome to the lesson on Numbers in Urdu! Understanding numbers is fundamental when learning any language, as they are used in everyday conversations, telling time, shopping, and much more. Mastering the basic numbers will not only help you communicate better but also deepen your understanding of the culture and the language itself.

In this lesson, we will explore the following topics:

• Basic Numbers: From one to ten and beyond.

• Telling Time: Understanding how to express time in Urdu.

• Using Numbers in Context: Practical applications of numbers in sentences.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use numbers in Urdu, allowing you to navigate various situations confidently. So, let’s dive in!

Basic Numbers

Let's start with the basic numbers in Urdu. Here are the numbers from one to ten, along with their pronunciations and English translations.

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

Now let's extend this to numbers up to twenty:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
گیارہ	giarah	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

After mastering these numbers, you can combine them to form larger numbers. For example:

• 21 (اکیس - ikkis)

• 22 (بائیس - baees)

• 30 (تیس - tees)

• 100 (سو - sau)

Telling Time

Now that we have a good understanding of basic numbers, let’s move on to telling time in Urdu. Time is expressed differently in Urdu compared to English, so it’s crucial to learn the format.

Basic Vocabulary for Time:

• گھنٹہ (ghanta) – hour

• منٹ (minute) – minute

• صبح (subah) – morning

• دوپہر (dopehar) – afternoon

• شام (shaam) – evening

• رات (raat) – night

== Example of Telling Time:

The structure for telling time in Urdu is:

1. For hours: [Number] گھنٹہ (ghanta)

2. For minutes: [Number] منٹ (minute)

Here are some examples:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
ایک گھنٹہ	aik ghanta	one hour
دو گھنٹے	do ghante	two hours
تین منٹ	teen minute	three minutes
چار بجے	chaar baje	it's four o'clock
پانچ منٹ	paanch minute	five minutes

To ask for the time, you can say:

• کیا وقت ہے؟ (Kya waqt hai?) – What time is it?

And to respond, you can say:

• یہ پانچ بجے ہیں۔ (Yeh paanch baje hain.) – It is five o'clock.

Using Numbers in Context

Now that we know how to count and tell time, let’s see how we can use numbers in different contexts.

1. Shopping:

When shopping, we often need to know prices and quantities. For example:

• یہ کتاب پانچ سو روپے کی ہے۔ (Yeh kitaab paanch sau rupee ki hai.) – This book costs five hundred rupees.

2. Age:

You can use numbers to express age:

• میری عمر بیس سال ہے۔ (Meri umar bees saal hai.) – I am twenty years old.

3. Dates:

When talking about dates, numbers are essential:

• آج تاریخ پانچ اکتوبر ہے۔ (Aaj tareekh paanch October hai.) – Today is the fifth of October.

4. Counting Objects:

You can also use numbers to count objects:

• میرے پاس تین سیب ہیں۔ (Mere paas teen seb hain.) – I have three apples.

5. Phone Numbers:

When giving a phone number, you usually separate the digits:

• میرا نمبر ایک دو تین چار پانچ چھ سات آٹھ نو ہے۔ (Mera number aik do teen chaar paanch chhay saat aath nau hai.) – My number is 123456789.

6. Describing Rooms:

To describe the number of rooms in a house:

• اس گھر میں تین کمرے ہیں۔ (Is ghar mein teen kamray hain.) – There are three rooms in this house.

7. Directions:

When giving directions, numbers are often used:

• پہلا بایاں مڑیں۔ (Pehla baayaan mureen.) – Turn left at the first intersection.

8. Ordering Food:

In restaurants, you might say:

• مجھے دو چائے اور ایک پانی چاہیے۔ (Mujhe do chai aur aik paani chahiye.) – I want two teas and one water.

9. Classroom:

When talking about students:

• کلاس میں پانچ طلباء ہیں۔ (Klaas mein paanch talaba hain.) – There are five students in the class.

10. Sports:

In sports, you can use numbers for scores:

• ہم نے پانچ گول کیے۔ (Hum ne paanch goal kiye.) – We scored five goals.

Practice Exercises

Now that we've covered the basics, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises to help reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Urdu numbers.

1. میرے پاس _____ کتے ہیں۔ (I have ___ dogs.)

2. آج _____ تاریخ ہے۔ (Today is the ___ of the month.)

3. یہ کتاب _____ روپے کی ہے۔ (This book costs ___ rupees.)

4. میں _____ سال کا ہوں۔ (I am ___ years old.)

5. _____ بجے ہیں۔ (It's ___ o'clock.)

Answers:

1. تین (teen)

2. پانچ (paanch)

3. دو سو (do sau)

4. بیس (bees)

5. چaar (chaar)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences into Urdu.

1. I have two books.

2. What time is it?

3. The price is three hundred rupees.

4. There are four students in the class.

5. It is seven o'clock.

Answers:

1. میرے پاس دو کتابیں ہیں۔ (Mere paas do kitaabein hain.)

2. کیا وقت ہے؟ (Kya waqt hai?)

3. قیمت تین سو روپے ہے۔ (Qeemat teen sau rupee hai.)

4. کلاس میں چار طلباء ہیں۔ (Klaas mein chaar talaba hain.)

5. یہ سات بجے ہیں۔ (Yeh saat baje hain.)

Exercise 3: Number Matching

Match the Urdu numbers to their English translations.

1. ایک a. Five

2. دو b. Two

3. پانچ c. One

4. سات d. Seven

5. نو e. Nine

Answers:

1 - c

2 - b

3 - a

4 - d

5 - e

Exercise 4: Time Conversion

Convert the following English time expressions into Urdu.

1. It is two o'clock.

2. Ten minutes past five.

3. Three hours and fifteen minutes.

4. Half past six.

5. Quarter to nine.

Answers:

1. یہ دو بجے ہیں۔ (Yeh do baje hain.)

2. پانچ بجے دس منٹ ہیں۔ (Paanch baje das minute hain.)

3. تین گھنٹے اور پندرہ منٹ۔ (Teen ghante aur pandrah minute.)

4. چھ بجے آدھا۔ (Chay baje aadha.)

5. نو بجے پون گھنٹہ۔ (Nau baje poon ghanta.)

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the numbers from one to ten, create five sentences of your own in Urdu.

Answers will vary.

Exercise 6: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and practice a shopping scenario. One person plays the shopkeeper and the other a customer. Use numbers to discuss prices and quantities.

Guidelines:

• Discuss at least three items.

• Use phrases like "یہ کتنے کا ہے؟" (How much is this?) and "مجھے ___ چاہیے۔" (I want ___).

Exercise 7: Telling Time

Write down the time in Urdu for the following English expressions.

1. It is twelve o'clock.

2. Five minutes to three.

3. Half past one.

4. Six fifteen.

5. Nine thirty.

Answers:

1. یہ بارہ بجے ہیں۔ (Yeh baarah baje hain.)

2. تین بجے پانچ منٹ ہیں۔ (Teen baje paanch minute hain.)

3. ایک بجے آدھا۔ (Aik baje aadha.)

4. چھ بجے پندرہ منٹ۔ (Chay baje pandrah minute.)

5. نو بجے تیس منٹ۔ (Nau baje tees minute.)

Exercise 8: Number Quiz

Answer the following questions about numbers.

1. What is the Urdu word for fifteen?

2. How do you say "seven" in Urdu?

3. Translate "twenty" into Urdu.

4. What is the phrase for "What time is it?"

5. How do you express "three hours" in Urdu?

Answers:

1. پندرہ (pandrah)

2. سات (saat)

3. بیس (bees)

4. کیا وقت ہے؟ (Kya waqt hai?)

5. تین گھنٹے (teen ghante)

Exercise 9: Listening Practice

Listen to a friend say numbers from one to ten in Urdu and write them down in English.

Answers will vary.

Exercise 10: Daily Life Application

Think of three situations in your daily life where you would need to use numbers. Write down a short paragraph for each situation in Urdu.

Answers will vary.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Numbers in Urdu! Remember, practice makes perfect. Use these numbers in your everyday conversations to become more fluent and comfortable with the language. Keep counting and keep learning!

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

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

Other Lessons

• Airport
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Greetings and Introductions
• Feelings and Emotions
• Months of the Year
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Transportation and Directions
• Parts of the Body
• Family