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Ek in English: One (एक)
One
Hindi (Devanagari)
एक
Hindi (English letters)
ek
एक (ek) can be expressed as “One” in English. For example: “One cup of tea, please.”
“ek” kehna ho, to English mein “One” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Tea stall
One cup of tea, please.
भैया, एक चाय देना।
bhaiya, ek chaay dena.
How to pronounce “One”
Say it in English
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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.
One: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| One | एक ek The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| One cup of tea, please. | भैया, एक चाय देना। bhaiya, ek chaay dena. Tea stall | Tea stall |
| We need one more ticket. | हमें एक टिकट और चाहिए। hamen ek ticket aur chahiye. Tickets | Tickets |
Use “One” 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 “One” in English sentences
1. Tea stall
One cup of tea, please.
भैया, एक चाय देना।
bhaiya, ek chaay dena.
2. Tickets
We need one more ticket.
हमें एक टिकट और चाहिए।
hamen ek ticket aur chahiye.
3. Counting aloud
Counting starts from one.
गिनती एक से शुरू होती है।
ginti ek se shuru hoti hai.
Common mistakes with “One”
Instead of
One tickets, please.
Say this
One ticket, please.
One takes the singular countable noun ticket. Two would take tickets.
Instead of
I need one more tickets.
Say this
I need one more ticket.
One more still refers to a single additional item, so keep ticket singular.
Ordering snacks at a stall
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
What will you take?
Show Hindi meaning
आप क्या लेंगे?
aap kya lenge?
You
One samosa and one tea.
Show Hindi meaning
एक समोसा और एक चाय।
ek samosa aur ek chaay.
Partner
How much chili?
Show Hindi meaning
मिर्ची कितनी?
mirchi kitni?
You
Mild — just chop one green chili.
Show Hindi meaning
हल्की — बस एक हरी मिर्ची काटीए।
halki — bas ek hari mirchi kaatie.
Your turn: use “One”
Say this in English: हमें एक टिकट और चाहिए। (hamen ek ticket aur chahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
We need one more ticket.
हमें एक टिकट और चाहिए।
hamen ek ticket aur chahiye.
Compare your word order with “We need one more ticket.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “One” in English
Ek ko English mein kya kehte hain?
एक (ek) can be expressed as “One” in English. For example: “One cup of tea, please.”
What does “One” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “One” means एक (ek). The sentence “One cup of tea, please.” shows it in context.
How do I use “One” in a sentence?
We need one more ticket. Hindi meaning: हमें एक टिकट और चाहिए। (hamen ek ticket aur chahiye.). Use “One” 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 “One”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
