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Nabbe in English: Ninety (नब्बे)
Ninety
Hindi (Devanagari)
नब्बे
Hindi (English letters)
nabbe
नब्बे (nabbe) can be expressed as “Ninety” in English. For example: “The meter showed ninety rupees.”
“nabbe” kehna ho, to English mein “Ninety” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Auto fare
The meter showed ninety rupees.
मीटर पर नब्बे रुपये दिखे।
meter par nabbe rupaye dikhe.
How to pronounce “Ninety”
Say it in English
NIGHN-tee
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.
Ninety: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Ninety | नब्बे nabbe The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The meter showed ninety rupees. | मीटर पर नब्बे रुपये दिखे। meter par nabbe rupaye dikhe. Auto fare | Auto fare |
| Grandma turned ninety. | दादी नब्बे की हो गईं। daadi nabbe ki ho gayin. Birthday | Birthday |
Use “Ninety” 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 “Ninety” in English sentences
1. Auto fare
The meter showed ninety rupees.
मीटर पर नब्बे रुपये दिखे।
meter par nabbe rupaye dikhe.
2. Birthday
Grandma turned ninety.
दादी नब्बे की हो गईं।
daadi nabbe ki ho gayin.
3. Shop ask
Is this book ninety?
क्या यह किताब नब्बे की है?
kya yah kitaab nabbe ki hai?
Common mistakes with “Ninety”
Instead of
are this book ninety?
Say this
Is this book ninety?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Your bill are ninety.
Say this
Your bill is ninety.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Checking a bill at a canteen
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Your bill is ninety.
Show Hindi meaning
आपका बिल नब्बे का है।
aapka bill nabbe ka hai.
You
Ninety is fine — will card work?
Show Hindi meaning
नब्बे ठीक है, कार्ड चलेगा?
nabbe theek hai, card chalega?
Partner
Yes — the machine is ready.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मशीन तैयार है।
haan, machine taiyaar hai.
You
Thanks — please charge ninety.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, नब्बे काट लीजिए।
dhanyavaad, nabbe kaat lijiye.
Your turn: use “Ninety”
Say this in English: दादी नब्बे की हो गईं। (daadi nabbe ki ho gayin.)
Reveal sample answer
Grandma turned ninety.
दादी नब्बे की हो गईं।
daadi nabbe ki ho gayin.
Compare your word order with “Grandma turned ninety.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Ninety” in English
Nabbe ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नब्बे (nabbe) can be expressed as “Ninety” in English. For example: “The meter showed ninety rupees.”
What does “Ninety” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Ninety” means नब्बे (nabbe). The sentence “The meter showed ninety rupees.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Ninety” in a sentence?
Grandma turned ninety. Hindi meaning: दादी नब्बे की हो गईं। (daadi nabbe ki ho gayin.). Use “Ninety” 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 “Ninety”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
