Numbers, Time, and Dates — Say It Clearly (with Simple Hindi Meanings)
Who is this for?
- Absolute beginners to lower‑intermediate learners
- Indian learners who need numbers, time, dates for daily use
- Goal: Speak times, days/months, and handle bookings/reschedules politely
1) Numbers — Basics and Phone Numbers
Table: Core Numbers
| English | Hindi (easy) | English | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 zero | shoonya/zero | 6 six | chhe |
| 1 one | ek | 7 seven | saat |
| 2 two | do | 8 eight | aath |
| 3 three | teen | 9 nine | nau |
| 4 four | chaar | 10 ten | das |
| 5 five | paanch | 11 eleven | gyarah |
Tips:
- For phone numbers, say digits one by one: 98 76 54 3210 → nine eight, seven six, five four, three two one zero
- Double numbers: 00 → double zero; 11 → double one
Mini practice:
- My number is 98 76 54 3210. — Mera number 98 76 54 3210 hai.
2) Days, Months, and Date Formats
Table: Days of the Week
| English | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|
| Monday | Somvaar |
| Tuesday | Mangalvaar |
| Wednesday | Budhvaar |
| Thursday | Guruvaar |
| Friday | Shukravaar |
| Saturday | Shanivaar |
| Sunday | Raviwaar |
Table: Months
| English | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|
| January | January |
| February | February |
| March | March |
| April | April |
| May | May |
| June | June |
| July | July |
| August | August |
| September | September |
| October | October |
| November | November |
| December | December |
Date formats:
- Spoken: March 5, 2025 — fifth of March twenty‑twenty‑five
- Numeric: 05/03/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY, India) or 03/05/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY, US)
Mini practice:
- Today is Wednesday, March 5th. — Aaj Budhvaar, 5 March hai.
3) Telling the Time (12‑hour + 24‑hour)
Table: Time Phrases
| Pattern | Example | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|
| o’clock | It’s 5 o’clock. | 5 baje hain. |
| quarter past | It’s quarter past 5. (5:15) | 5 baje ke 15 minute. |
| half past | It’s half past 5. (5:30) | 5 baje ke 30 minute. |
| quarter to | It’s quarter to 6. (5:45) | 6 bajne me 15 minute. |
| a.m. / p.m. | 7 a.m., 7 p.m. | subah 7, shaam 7 |
| 24‑hour | The train departs at 18:40. | Train 18:40 par chutti hai. |
Useful lines:
- What time is it? — Samay kya hua?
- It’s 9:20 a.m. — 9:20 subah.
- The meeting is at 2:30 p.m. — Meeting 2:30 dopahar me hai.
4) Booking and Rescheduling — Polite Phrases
Table: Making a Booking
| Situation | English | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|
| Start | I’d like to book an appointment. | Mujhe ek appointment book karna hai. |
| Time ask | Do you have a slot on Friday at 4 p.m.? | Kya Friday 4 baje ka slot hai? |
| Give details | My name is Riya. Phone: 98… | Mera naam Riya hai. Phone: 98… |
| Confirm | Great, Friday 4 p.m. works for me. | Theek hai, Friday 4 baje theek hai. |
Table: Rescheduling
| Situation | English | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|
| Request | Can we reschedule my appointment? | Kya hum appointment reschedule kar sakte hain? |
| Reason (short) | Something urgent came up. | Zaroori kaam aa gaya. |
| Offer new time | I’m free tomorrow after 3 p.m. | Main kal 3 baje ke baad free hoon. |
| Confirm | Let’s move it to Monday at 11 a.m. | Use Monday 11 baje kar dete hain. |
Table: Cancelling (polite)
| Situation | English | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|
| Cancel | I need to cancel my booking for today. | Mujhe aaj ki booking cancel karni hai. |
| Apology | Sorry for the inconvenience. | Asuvidha ke liye maaf kijiye. |
| Rebook | Can I book again next week? | Kya main agle hafte phir se book kar sakta/sakti hoon? |
5) Model Dialogues (Short and Natural)
Dialogue 1: Booking
- A: Hello, I’d like to book a haircut for Saturday afternoon.
- B: Sure. What time works for you?
- A: Do you have 3:30 p.m.?
- B: Yes. Name and phone number, please?
- A: I’m Arjun. 98 76 54 3210.
- B: Done. See you Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
(Hindi gist: Appointment book karna, 3:30 p.m. ka time, naam/number, confirm.)
Dialogue 2: Rescheduling
- A: Hi, can we reschedule my dental appointment?
- B: Sure. When are you available?
- A: Tomorrow after 4 p.m.
- B: We have 5:15 p.m.
- A: That works. Thanks!
(Hindi gist: Reschedule ki request, naya time 5:15 p.m., confirm.)
Dialogue 3: Confirming Date and Time
- A: Is it on Tuesday or Wednesday?
- B: Tuesday, 10 a.m.
- A: Got it. Thank you!
(Hindi gist: Din aur time clear karna.)
6) Common Mistakes and Fixes
Table: Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Wrong | Right |
|---|---|---|
| Missing a.m./p.m. | The meeting is at 7. | The meeting is at 7 p.m. |
| Mixing formats | 05/03 (US vs IN) | Use “5 March 2025” to avoid confusion |
| Saying “3:60” | It’s 3:60. | It’s 4 o’clock. |
| Unclear phone read | ninety‑eight seventy‑six… | nine eight, seven six… (digit by digit) |
7) 20 Quick Practice Sentences
Table: Practice (Translate or repeat)
| # | English | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What’s the time, please? | Kripya bataye, time kya hua? |
| 2 | It’s half past seven. | Svaat aath/7:30 baje hain. |
| 3 | The class starts at 9 a.m. | Class 9 baje subah shuru hoti hai. |
| 4 | The movie ends at 10:45 p.m. | Movie 10:45 raat ko khatam hoti hai. |
| 5 | Today is Monday, April 8th. | Aaj Somvaar, 8 April hai. |
| 6 | My birthday is on 12th June. | Mera birthday 12 June ko hai. |
| 7 | Can I book a table for two at 8 p.m.? | Kya main 8 baje do logo ke liye table book kar sakta/sakti hoon? |
| 8 | Do you have any slots tomorrow morning? | Kya kal subah koi slot hai? |
| 9 | Let’s meet on Friday at noon. | Chaliye Friday ko dopahar milte hain. |
| 10 | The train arrives at 06:20. | Train 06:20 par aati hai. |
| 11 | See you on the 15th. | 15 tareekh ko milte hain. |
| 12 | I’m free after 2 p.m. | Main 2 baje ke baad free hoon. |
| 13 | Can we move it to next Tuesday? | Kya hum ise agle Tuesday par kar sakte hain? |
| 14 | Sorry, I’m running late by 10 minutes. | Maaf kijiye, main 10 minute late hoon. |
| 15 | Is Sunday okay for you? | Kya Sunday theek rahega? |
| 16 | Please confirm the date and time. | Kripya date aur time confirm kijiye. |
| 17 | My office hours are 10 to 6. | Mere office hours 10 se 6 hain. |
| 18 | The shop opens at 11 a.m. | Dukaan 11 baje khulti hai. |
| 19 | It’s quarter to nine. | 9 bajne me 15 minute hain. |
| 20 | The meeting is on March 3rd at 4 p.m. | Meeting 3 March ko 4 baje hai. |
8) Mini Worksheet (Practice)
- Fill in the time (write in words)
- 5:15 → quarter past five
- 7:30 → half past seven
- 9:45 → quarter to ten
- 14:20 → two twenty p.m. (or 14:20)
- Choose the correct option
- The class starts at (9 a.m./9 p.m.) → 9 a.m.
- See you (at/on) Friday → on Friday
- My appointment is (in/on) 12th May → on 12th May
- Write 3 sentences about your schedule
- I wake up at __________.
- I have English class on __________ at __________.
- Let’s meet on __________ at __________.
- Booking role‑play (write lines)
- Book a doctor’s appointment for Tuesday 11 a.m.
- Reschedule it to Wednesday 4:30 p.m. with a short apology.
9) 3‑Minute Drill
- Read the Days + Months tables aloud (1 min)
- Tell the current time and date in 2 ways (1 min)
- Practice a booking + a reschedule (1 min)
Want a printable PDF + audio?
- Tell me your level (A1/A2). I’ll send a one‑page PDF, audio script for times/dates, and a booking role‑play sheet.
