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Baarah in English: Twelve (बारह)
Twelve
Hindi (Devanagari)
बारह
Hindi (English letters)
baarah
बारह (baarah) can be expressed as “Twelve” in English. For example: “We eat lunch at twelve.”
“baarah” kehna ho, to English mein “Twelve” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Lunch plan
We eat lunch at twelve.
हम बारह बजे खाना खाते हैं।
ham baarah baje khaana khaate hain.
How to pronounce “Twelve”
Say it in English
twelv
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.
Twelve: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Twelve | बारह baarah The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| We eat lunch at twelve. | हम बारह बजे खाना खाते हैं। ham baarah baje khaana khaate hain. Lunch plan | Lunch plan |
| Twelve guests will come to the party. | पार्टी में बारह मेहमान आएँगे। party mein baarah mehmaan aayenge. RSVP | RSVP |
Use “Twelve” 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 “Twelve” in English sentences
1. Lunch plan
We eat lunch at twelve.
हम बारह बजे खाना खाते हैं।
ham baarah baje khaana khaate hain.
2. RSVP
Twelve guests will come to the party.
पार्टी में बारह मेहमान आएँगे।
party mein baarah mehmaan aayenge.
3. Floor number
Press the twelfth floor in the lift.
लिफ़्ट में बारहवाँ फ़्लोर दबाएँ।
lift mein baarahwaan floor dabaayen.
Common mistakes with “Twelve”
Instead of
Twelve guests will to come to the party.
Say this
Twelve guests will come to the party.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
Can to we meet at twelve?
Say this
Can we meet at twelve?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Setting a noon meeting
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Can we meet at twelve?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या बारह बजे मिल सकते हैं?
kya baarah baje mil sakte hain?
You
Yes, twelve will be fine.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, बारह ठीक रहेगा।
haan, baarah theek rahega.
Partner
Twelve people can come to the cafe.
Show Hindi meaning
कैफ़े में बारह लोग आ सकते हैं।
cafe mein baarah log aa sakte hain.
You
Okay — I'll book a table for twelve.
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा, बारह के लिए टेबल बुक करूँ।
achha, baarah ke liye table book karoon.
Your turn: use “Twelve”
Say this in English: पार्टी में बारह मेहमान आएँगे। (party mein baarah mehmaan aayenge.)
Reveal sample answer
Twelve guests will come to the party.
पार्टी में बारह मेहमान आएँगे।
party mein baarah mehmaan aayenge.
Compare your word order with “Twelve guests will come to the party.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Twelve” in English
Baarah ko English mein kya kehte hain?
बारह (baarah) can be expressed as “Twelve” in English. For example: “We eat lunch at twelve.”
What does “Twelve” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Twelve” means बारह (baarah). The sentence “We eat lunch at twelve.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Twelve” in a sentence?
Twelve guests will come to the party. Hindi meaning: पार्टी में बारह मेहमान आएँगे। (party mein baarah mehmaan aayenge.). Use “Twelve” 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 “Twelve”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
