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Terah in English: Thirteen (तेरह)
Thirteen
Hindi (Devanagari)
तेरह
Hindi (English letters)
terah
तेरह (terah) can be expressed as “Thirteen” in English. For example: “My daughter is thirteen years old.”
“terah” kehna ho, to English mein “Thirteen” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Teen age
My daughter is thirteen years old.
मेरी बेटी तेरह साल की है।
meri beti terah saal ki hai.
How to pronounce “Thirteen”
Say it in English
THER-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.
Thirteen: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Thirteen | तेरह terah The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My daughter is thirteen years old. | मेरी बेटी तेरह साल की है। meri beti terah saal ki hai. Teen age | Teen age |
| Thirteen seats are empty on the bus. | बस में तेरह सीट खाली हैं। bus mein terah seat khaali hain. Bus seats | Bus seats |
Use “Thirteen” 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 “Thirteen” in English sentences
1. Teen age
My daughter is thirteen years old.
मेरी बेटी तेरह साल की है।
meri beti terah saal ki hai.
2. Bus seats
Thirteen seats are empty on the bus.
बस में तेरह सीट खाली हैं।
bus mein terah seat khaali hain.
3. Building
The office is on the thirteenth floor.
तेरहवें फ़्लोर पर ऑफ़िस है।
terahwen floor par office hai.
Common mistakes with “Thirteen”
Instead of
My daughter are thirteen years old.
Say this
My daughter is thirteen years old.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine daughter is thirteen years old.
Say this
My daughter is thirteen years old.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Confirming a teen's age for a form
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Age is thirteen, right?
Show Hindi meaning
उम्र तेरह है ना?
umr terah hai na?
You
Yes — just turned thirteen.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अभी तेरह साल पूरे हुए।
haan, abhi terah saal poore hue.
Partner
Shall we write thirteen on the form?
Show Hindi meaning
फ़ॉर्म पर तेरह लिख दें?
form par terah likh den?
You
Yes, thirteen is correct.
Show Hindi meaning
जी, तेरह सही है।
ji, terah sahi hai.
Your turn: use “Thirteen”
Say this in English: बस में तेरह सीट खाली हैं। (bus mein terah seat khaali hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Thirteen seats are empty on the bus.
बस में तेरह सीट खाली हैं।
bus mein terah seat khaali hain.
Compare your word order with “Thirteen seats are empty on the bus.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Thirteen” in English
Terah ko English mein kya kehte hain?
तेरह (terah) can be expressed as “Thirteen” in English. For example: “My daughter is thirteen years old.”
What does “Thirteen” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Thirteen” means तेरह (terah). The sentence “My daughter is thirteen years old.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Thirteen” in a sentence?
Thirteen seats are empty on the bus. Hindi meaning: बस में तेरह सीट खाली हैं। (bus mein terah seat khaali hain.). Use “Thirteen” 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 “Thirteen”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
