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Nau in English: Nine (नौ)
Nine
Hindi (Devanagari)
नौ
Hindi (English letters)
nau
नौ (nau) can be expressed as “Nine” in English. For example: “The office opens at nine.”
“nau” kehna ho, to English mein “Nine” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Office start
The office opens at nine.
दफ़्तर नौ बजे खुलता है।
daftar nau baje khulta hai.
How to pronounce “Nine”
Say it in English
nighn
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Nine: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Nine | नौ nau The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The office opens at nine. | दफ़्तर नौ बजे खुलता है। daftar nau baje khulta hai. Office start | Office start |
| How many rupees for nine mangoes? | नौ आम कितने रुपये के हैं? nau aam kitne rupaye ke hain? Fruit weigh | Fruit weigh |
Use “Nine” for the quantity shown in the examples. When you say a longer number, keep its parts in English order.
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
How to use “Nine” in English sentences
1. Office start
The office opens at nine.
दफ़्तर नौ बजे खुलता है।
daftar nau baje khulta hai.
2. Fruit weigh
How many rupees for nine mangoes?
नौ आम कितने रुपये के हैं?
nau aam kitne rupaye ke hain?
3. Platform
The train will leave from platform number nine.
ट्रेन नौ नंबर प्लेटफ़ॉर्म से जाएगी।
train nau number platform se jaayegi.
Common mistakes with “Nine”
Instead of
The train will to leave from platform number nine.
Say this
The train will leave from platform number nine.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
The train are at nine, right?
Say this
The train is at nine, right?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Catching a morning train
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The train is at nine, right?
Show Hindi meaning
ट्रेन नौ बजे है न?
train nau baje hai na?
You
Yes — we need to be on the platform at nine.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, नौ बजे प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर होना है।
haan, nau baje platform par hona hai.
Partner
The way to platform nine is this way.
Show Hindi meaning
प्लेटफ़ॉर्म नौ का रास्ता इधर है।
platform nau ka raasta idhar hai.
You
Come on. Let's hurry.
Show Hindi meaning
चलिए, जल्दी चलते हैं।
chaliye, jaldi chalte hain.
Your turn: use “Nine”
Say this in English: नौ आम कितने रुपये के हैं? (nau aam kitne rupaye ke hain?)
Reveal sample answer
How many rupees for nine mangoes?
नौ आम कितने रुपये के हैं?
nau aam kitne rupaye ke hain?
Compare your word order with “How many rupees for nine mangoes?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Nine” in English
Nau ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नौ (nau) can be expressed as “Nine” in English. For example: “The office opens at nine.”
What does “Nine” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Nine” means नौ (nau). The sentence “The office opens at nine.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Nine” in a sentence?
How many rupees for nine mangoes? Hindi meaning: नौ आम कितने रुपये के हैं? (nau aam kitne rupaye ke hain?). Use “Nine” for the quantity shown in the examples. When you say a longer number, keep its parts in English order.
What should I watch for when using “Nine”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
