تِین
tīn
The English phrase "three" is translated into Urdu as تِین (tīn). If unsure, use تِین. Wiktionary also lists ۳.
Meaning: cardinal number 3 (num)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| تِین | tīn | ||
| ۳ | /t̪iːn/ (Standard, Urdu) | numeral |
تِین is the cardinal number 3.
Which one should you use?
تِین is the word for the number, while ۳ is the numeral form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is tīn.
Did you know?
- The word تِین is a cognate of the English 'three' and the Latin 'tres' because both belong to the ancient Indo-European language family.
- The way the number 'three' is used in Urdu-language idioms can sometimes involve the concept of 'three worlds' or 'three realms', a common trope in Persian-influenced literature.
- In Urdu calligraphy, the numeral ۳ is often written with an elegant, elongated curve that deviates significantly from the printed type found in textbooks.
Examples in context
- میرے پاس تِین کتابیں ہیں۔mere paas teen kitabein hain.I have three books.
- کپ میں تِین چمچ چینی ہے۔cup mein teen chammach cheeni hai.There are three spoons of sugar in the cup.
- تِین دن گزر گئے۔teen din guzar gaye.Three days have passed.
Example conversation
Hamza and Aisha are counting fruit in the kitchen.
- حمزہ Hamzaعائشہ، یہاں کتنے مالٹے ہیں؟Aisha, yahan kitne malte hain?Aisha, how many oranges are here?
- عائشہ Ayeshaیہاں صرف تِین مالٹے ہیں۔Yahan sirf teen malte hain.There are only three oranges here.
- حمزہ Hamzaکیا یہ کافی ہیں؟Kya yeh kafi hain?Are these enough?
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، حمزہ، یہ کافی ہیں۔Haan, Hamza, yeh kafi hain.Yes, Hamza, these are enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “three” translations and entries ۳, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
