संख्या
saṅkhyā/səŋ.kʰjɑː/feminine
The English word 'number' is translated into Hindi as संख्या (saṅkhyā). Wiktionary also lists अंक (aṅk).
Meaning: abstract entity used to describe quantity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| संख्या | saṅkhyā | /səŋ.kʰjɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| अंक | aṅk | /əŋk/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
In Hindi, different words are used depending on whether you are referring to the abstract concept of a quantity or the physical symbols used to write it.
Which one should you use?
संख्या (saṅkhyā) is used to refer to a number as an abstract concept or a specific quantity. In contrast, अंक (aṅk) is the term used when referring specifically to a digit or a numeral, such as the individual symbols 0-9.
How does it change in a sentence?
संख्या is a feminine noun, meaning it requires feminine adjectives or verb agreements in a sentence. अंक is a masculine noun and requires masculine adjectives or verb agreements.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of संख्या is /səŋ.kʰjɑː/ (saṅkhyā). It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word संख्या (saṅkhyā) is the root of the Sanskrit term 'Sankhya', which is one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy. It refers to a system of enumeration and a way of understanding the universe through numbers and categories.
- In classical poetry, अंक can refer to a person's 'lap' or 'bosom' where a child might sit.
- Despite having a native word, Hindi speakers frequently use the English word 'number' transliterated into Hindi script when referring to a phone number.
Examples in context
- मुझे फिल्म के लिए दो टिकट चाहिए।I need two tickets for the movie.
- यह एक बड़ी संख्या है।yah ek baṛī saṅkhyā hai.This is a large number.
- संख्या बहुत कम है।saṅkhyā bahut kam hai.The number is very small.
Example conversation
Neha and Aditya are studying math together.
- नेहा Nehaआदित्य, यह संख्या गलत है।Aditya, yah sankhya galat hai.Aditya, this number is wrong.
- आदित्य Adityaसच में? मैं फिर से देखता हूँ।Sach mein? Main phir se dekhta hoon.Really? I will check again.
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, संख्या को फिर से लिखो।Haan, sankhya ko phir se likho.Yes, write the number again.
- आदित्य Adityaठीक है, अब यह सही है।Thik hai, ab yah sahi hai.Okay, now it is correct.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “number” translations and entries संख्या, अंक, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
