तीन
tīn/t̪iːn/
The English word 'three' is translated into Hindi as तीन (tīn). Wiktionary also lists त्रि (tri).
Meaning: cardinal number 3 (num)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| तीन | tīn | /t̪iːn/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| त्रि | tri |
The primary way to express the cardinal number 3 is with तीन. The related noun तीन can also be used to refer to the digit or figure 3. If you are referring to a playing card, the word तिक्की is used instead.
Which one should you use?
While तीन is the standard way to say the number 3, the form त्रि acts as a Sanskrit-derived prefix used in formal or compound words.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a specific group of three people or things, the form तीनों (tīnoṃ) is used, which translates to 'all three' or 'the three'. In compound words, the prefix त्रि is used, such as in त्रिकोण (trikoṇ) for 'triangle'.
How do you pronounce it?
tīn
Did you know?
- The Hindi word तीन is a distant relative of the English word 'three' because both descended from the same Proto-Indo-European root.
- In Hindu philosophy and spirituality, the number three is central to the 'Trimurti', the triad of the three supreme deities: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
- The prefix त्रि appears in words for things that have three parts, such as त्रिशूल (trishūl), the iconic three-pronged trident of Lord Shiva.
Examples in context
- क्या आप तीनों भाई हैं?Are you all three brothers?This sentence shows how to use तीन when referring to a group of three brothers.Tatoeba #8876349 by simranbansal, translation #7529742 by maaster
- मैंने इस पुस्तक को तीन बार पढ़ा है।I've read this book three times.This sentence demonstrates using तीन to count the number of times an action was performed.Tatoeba #8879573 by simranbansal, translation #8879498 by CK
- पिछले तीन घंटों से क्या कर रहे हो तुम?What have you been doing the past three hours?This sentence illustrates using तीन to specify a duration of time.Tatoeba #11371290 by Sorcien, translation #11360047 by CK
- मेरे पास तीन दिन का अवकाश है।I have a three -day vacation.
- मेरे पास तीन किताबें हैं।I have three books.
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Example conversation
Anjali and Aditya are discussing a snack order.
- अंजलि Anjaliआदित्य, क्या हम तीन समोसे मंगवा लें?aditya, kya hum teen samose mangva lein?Aditya, should we order three samosas?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, तीन समोसे काफी रहेंगे।haan, teen samose kaafi rahenge.Yes, three samosas will be enough.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक है, मैं अभी ऑर्डर करती हूँ।theek hai, mein abhi order karti hoon.Okay, I will order now.
- आदित्य Adityaधन्यवाद, अंजलि।dhanyavaad, anjali.Thank you, Anjali.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “three” translations and entries तीन, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries तीन, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
