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पंद्रह — meaning in English: fifteen

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बच्चा
baccā
विसंगति
visangati
परिस्थितियाँ
paristhitiyān
पंद्रह
pandrah
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neutral very common
Usage
Native speakers use 'पंद्रह' (pandrah) frequently in everyday conversations, especially when discussing age, dates, or counting objects. For example, a parent might say, 'My son is पंद्रह years old,' or someone might ask, 'What date is it on the पंद्रह of this month?'
Synonyms & nuances
'पंद्रह' specifically refers to the number fifteen and is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. While 'पन्द्रह' (pandrah) is the formal term, you might encounter colloquial variations in different regions, but they all essentially denote the same number.
Culture
'पंद्रह' is not just a number; it holds significance in various aspects of Indian culture. For instance, many children in India celebrate their 15th birthday with a special ceremony called 'Roka' in some communities, marking the transition to adolescence. The number fifteen also appears in historical texts, symbolizing completeness and the transition to maturity.
FAQ
Q.How do you pronounce पंद्रह?
'पंद्रह' is pronounced as 'pandrah.' The 'p' is soft, and the 'dha' has a retroflex sound typical in Hindi, making it distinct from English pronunciation.
Q.What is the significance of the number 15 in Indian culture?
In Indian culture, the age of fifteen is often associated with rites of passage, such as the transition from childhood to adulthood, particularly in various communities with specific ceremonies celebrating this milestone.
Q.Are there any common mistakes when using पंद्रह?
A common mistake is confusing 'पंद्रह' with 'पंद्रहवीं' (pandrahvin), which refers to the ordinal form 'fifteenth.' Remember, 'पंद्रह' is strictly for cardinal usage.
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