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Unnees in English: Nineteen (उन्नीस)
Nineteen
Hindi (Devanagari)
उन्नीस
Hindi (English letters)
unnees
उन्नीस (unnees) can be expressed as “Nineteen” in English. For example: “My brother is nineteen years old.”
“unnees” kehna ho, to English mein “Nineteen” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Age
My brother is nineteen years old.
मेरा भाई उन्नीस साल का है।
mera bhai unnees saal ka hai.
How to pronounce “Nineteen”
Say it in English
NIGHN-TEEN
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.
Nineteen: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Nineteen | उन्नीस unnees The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My brother is nineteen years old. | मेरा भाई उन्नीस साल का है। mera bhai unnees saal ka hai. Age | Age |
| Room nineteen is on the second floor. | कमरा उन्नीस दूसरी मंज़िल पर है। kamra unnees doosri manzil par hai. Hostel | Hostel |
Use “Nineteen” 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 “Nineteen” in English sentences
1. Age
My brother is nineteen years old.
मेरा भाई उन्नीस साल का है।
mera bhai unnees saal ka hai.
2. Hostel
Room nineteen is on the second floor.
कमरा उन्नीस दूसरी मंज़िल पर है।
kamra unnees doosri manzil par hai.
3. Shop
It came to nineteen rupees total.
कुल उन्नीस रुपये हुए।
kul unnees rupaye hue.
Common mistakes with “Nineteen”
Instead of
My brother are nineteen years old.
Say this
My brother is nineteen years old.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine brother is nineteen years old.
Say this
My brother is nineteen years old.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Finding room nineteen
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Your room is nineteen, right?
Show Hindi meaning
आपका कमरा उन्नीस है ना?
aapka kamra unnees hai na?
You
Yes — nineteen is written on the key.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, कुंजी पर उन्नीस लिखा है।
haan, kunji par unnees likha hai.
Partner
From the lift, turn right.
Show Hindi meaning
लिफ़्ट से दाईं ओर मुड़िए।
lift se daayin or mudiye.
You
Found it — nineteen is right here.
Show Hindi meaning
मिल गया — उन्नीस यही है।
mil gaya — unnees yahi hai.
Your turn: use “Nineteen”
Say this in English: कमरा उन्नीस दूसरी मंज़िल पर है। (kamra unnees doosri manzil par hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Room nineteen is on the second floor.
कमरा उन्नीस दूसरी मंज़िल पर है।
kamra unnees doosri manzil par hai.
Compare your word order with “Room nineteen is on the second floor.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Nineteen” in English
Unnees ko English mein kya kehte hain?
उन्नीस (unnees) can be expressed as “Nineteen” in English. For example: “My brother is nineteen years old.”
What does “Nineteen” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Nineteen” means उन्नीस (unnees). The sentence “My brother is nineteen years old.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Nineteen” in a sentence?
Room nineteen is on the second floor. Hindi meaning: कमरा उन्नीस दूसरी मंज़िल पर है। (kamra unnees doosri manzil par hai.). Use “Nineteen” 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 “Nineteen”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
