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Teen in English: Three (तीन)
Three
Hindi (Devanagari)
तीन
Hindi (English letters)
teen
तीन (teen) can be expressed as “Three” in English. For example: “Three tickets to Delhi, please.”
“teen” kehna ho, to English mein “Three” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Bus tickets
Three tickets to Delhi, please.
भैया, तीन टिकट दिल्ली।
bhaiya, teen ticket Dilli.
How to pronounce “Three”
Say it in English
three
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.
Three: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Three | तीन teen The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Three tickets to Delhi, please. | भैया, तीन टिकट दिल्ली। bhaiya, teen ticket Dilli. Bus tickets | Bus tickets |
| Three people stand at the back. | तीन लोग पीछे खड़े हो जाएँ। teen log peeche khade ho jaayen. Photo pose | Photo pose |
Use “Three” 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 “Three” in English sentences
1. Bus tickets
Three tickets to Delhi, please.
भैया, तीन टिकट दिल्ली।
bhaiya, teen ticket Dilli.
2. Photo pose
Three people stand at the back.
तीन लोग पीछे खड़े हो जाएँ।
teen log peeche khade ho jaayen.
3. Recipe
Add three garlic cloves.
तीन लहसुन की कलियाँ डालो।
teen lahsun ki kaliyaan daalo.
Common mistakes with “Three”
Instead of
Okay — we will to set a table for three.
Say this
Okay — we'll set a table for three.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Okay — we'll set an table for three.
Say this
Okay — we'll set a table for three.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Booking a table
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How many people?
Show Hindi meaning
कितने लोग हैं?
kitne log hain?
You
Three people.
Show Hindi meaning
तीन लोग।
teen log.
Partner
Okay — we'll set a table for three.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, तीन की टेबल लगाते हैं।
theek hai, teen ki table lagaate hain.
You
Thank you.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद।
dhanyavaad.
Your turn: use “Three”
Say this in English: तीन लोग पीछे खड़े हो जाएँ। (teen log peeche khade ho jaayen.)
Reveal sample answer
Three people stand at the back.
तीन लोग पीछे खड़े हो जाएँ।
teen log peeche khade ho jaayen.
Compare your word order with “Three people stand at the back.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Three” in English
Teen ko English mein kya kehte hain?
तीन (teen) can be expressed as “Three” in English. For example: “Three tickets to Delhi, please.”
What does “Three” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Three” means तीन (teen). The sentence “Three tickets to Delhi, please.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Three” in a sentence?
Three people stand at the back. Hindi meaning: तीन लोग पीछे खड़े हो जाएँ। (teen log peeche khade ho jaayen.). Use “Three” 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 “Three”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
