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Shoonya in English: Zero (शून्य)
Zero
Hindi (Devanagari)
शून्य
Hindi (English letters)
shoonya
शून्य (shoonya) can be expressed as “Zero” in English. For example: “The answer to this equation is zero.”
“shoonya” kehna ho, to English mein “Zero” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Math class
The answer to this equation is zero.
इस समीकरण का जवाब शून्य है।
is sameekaran ka jawab shoonya hai.
How to pronounce “Zero”
Say it in English
ZI-roh
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.
Zero: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | शून्य shoonya The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic number form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The answer to this equation is zero. | इस समीकरण का जवाब शून्य है। is sameekaran ka jawab shoonya hai. Math class | Math class |
| In the first over the score stayed zero. | पहले ओवर में स्कोर शून्य रहा। pehle over mein score shoonya raha. Cricket score | Cricket score |
Use “Zero” 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 “Zero” in English sentences
1. Math class
The answer to this equation is zero.
इस समीकरण का जवाब शून्य है।
is sameekaran ka jawab shoonya hai.
2. Cricket score
In the first over the score stayed zero.
पहले ओवर में स्कोर शून्य रहा।
pehle over mein score shoonya raha.
3. Reading a code
Write two zeros in the PIN.
पिन में दो शून्य लिखिए।
pin mein do shoonya likhie.
Common mistakes with “Zero”
Instead of
The answer to this equation are zero.
Say this
The answer to this equation is zero.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
The first digit in the code are zero.
Say this
The first digit in the code is zero.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Helping someone enter a lock code
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
The first digit in the code is zero.
Show Hindi meaning
कोड में पहला अंक शून्य है।
code mein pahla ank shoonya hai.
You
Then two, then zero?
Show Hindi meaning
फिर दो, फिर शून्य?
phir do, phir shoonya?
Partner
Yes — you remembered right.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, सही याद किया।
haan, sahi yaad kiya.
You
The lock opened — there was a zero at the end.
Show Hindi meaning
लॉक खुल गया — आखिर में शून्य था।
lock khul gaya — aakhir mein shoonya tha.
Your turn: use “Zero”
Say this in English: पहले ओवर में स्कोर शून्य रहा। (pehle over mein score shoonya raha.)
Reveal sample answer
In the first over the score stayed zero.
पहले ओवर में स्कोर शून्य रहा।
pehle over mein score shoonya raha.
Compare your word order with “In the first over the score stayed zero.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Zero” in English
Shoonya ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शून्य (shoonya) can be expressed as “Zero” in English. For example: “The answer to this equation is zero.”
What does “Zero” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Zero” means शून्य (shoonya). The sentence “The answer to this equation is zero.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Zero” in a sentence?
In the first over the score stayed zero. Hindi meaning: पहले ओवर में स्कोर शून्य रहा। (pehle over mein score shoonya raha.). Use “Zero” 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 “Zero”?
Read the number together with the thing being counted. Check the noun's singular or plural form, especially when the quantity is one.
