At the A1 level, the word 'पंद्रह' (Pandrah) is introduced as a basic building block of the Hindi numerical system. Learners are expected to count from 1 to 20, and 'Pandrah' is the 15th step. The focus here is on simple identification: seeing the digits '15' and saying 'Pandrah'. Students learn to use it in very basic sentences like 'मेरे पास पंद्रह पेन हैं' (I have 15 pens). The emphasis is on rote memorization of the sound and its association with the quantity. There is little concern for complex grammar or oblique cases; the goal is simply to recognize the number in a list or when hearing a price in a market. Exercises at this level usually involve matching the word with the digit or simple counting tasks.
At the A2 level, 'पंद्रह' (Pandrah) starts to appear in more functional contexts. Learners move beyond just counting and begin using the word for time-telling and dates. For instance, an A2 learner should be able to say 'पंद्रह अगस्त' (15th August) or 'पंद्रह मिनट' (15 minutes). They also begin to encounter the word in shopping scenarios, dealing with prices like 'पंद्रह रुपये' (15 rupees). At this stage, the learner should also be aware of the pluralization of nouns following the number. They might start to notice that 'Pandrah' doesn't change gender, which simplifies its usage. The focus is on practical, everyday communication where the number 15 is used as a specific data point.
By B1, the learner uses 'पंद्रह' (Pandrah) with greater confidence and in more varied sentence structures. They can handle the oblique case, understanding that while 'Pandrah' stays the same, the noun might change (e.g., 'पंद्रह दिनों के बाद' - after fifteen days). B1 learners are also introduced to the ordinal form 'पंद्रहवां' (15th) and can use it to describe positions or floors in a building. They begin to understand the cultural significance of the number, specifically its link to Independence Day, and can participate in basic conversations about history or national holidays. Their vocabulary expands to include 'Sava' (quarter past) as an alternative way to express fifteen minutes in the context of time.
At the B2 level, 'पंद्रह' (Pandrah) is used fluently in complex discussions. The learner can use it in statistical contexts, news reports, or business meetings. They are expected to understand the word even when spoken rapidly or in different accents. B2 learners might encounter 'Pandrah' in literature or more formal writing, where it might be used to describe historical periods or demographic data. They can also use it in conditional sentences or as part of larger numerical expressions (e.g., 'पंद्रह हजार' - fifteen thousand). The nuance of the nasal 'n' and the breathy 'h' should be mastered by this stage, ensuring clear and professional communication.
At the C1 level, the word 'पंद्रह' (Pandrah) is used with native-like precision. The learner understands the subtle idiomatic uses and the historical/cultural weight the number carries. They can discuss the 'Paksha' (15-day lunar cycle) in the context of Indian philosophy or astrology. They are comfortable with the word in any register—from slang to highly formal academic Hindi. They can also recognize and use the number in complex mathematical or scientific explanations in Hindi. At this level, the learner is not just using a word for a number; they are using a tool to express precise quantities and timeframes within a deep cultural framework.
At the C2 level, 'पंद्रह' (Pandrah) is used with absolute mastery. The speaker can appreciate the word's etymological roots in Sanskrit (Panchadashan) and how it has evolved. They can use the number in poetic or highly rhetorical contexts, perhaps referencing the '15 years of exile' or other literary tropes. A C2 learner can distinguish between the standard pronunciation and various regional dialects where the 'd' or 'h' might be treated differently. They can write complex reports or deliver speeches where 'Pandrah' is used to define eras, legislative periods, or intricate financial projections. The word is no longer a 'vocabulary item' but a seamless part of their conceptual thinking in Hindi.

पंद्रह in 30 Sekunden

  • पंद्रह (Pandrah) means fifteen (15).
  • It is a common number used for time, money, and dates.
  • August 15th is India's Independence Day (पंद्रह अगस्त).
  • It comes after chaudah (14) and before solah (16).

The Hindi word पंद्रह (Pandrah) is the cardinal number representing the quantity fifteen. In the Devanagari script, it is written as १५. It occupies a crucial spot in the Hindi numerical system, following चौदह (Chaudah - 14) and preceding सोलह (Solah - 16). For English speakers, learning this word is an essential milestone in basic numeracy, as it appears frequently in daily transactions, time-telling, and historical contexts.

Grammatical Category
Numeral (Cardinal). It functions as an adjective when quantifying nouns and remains invariant regardless of the gender of the noun it modifies.

One of the most significant associations with this number in India is 15th August, the Independence Day of India. When people say "पंद्रह अगस्त" (Pandrah August), they are referring to the national holiday. Beyond dates, you will use this word constantly when dealing with currency. If something costs fifteen rupees, you say "पंद्रह रुपये" (Pandrah Rupaye). Unlike some higher numbers in Hindi which can be complex to memorize due to irregular patterns, Pandrah is relatively straightforward but requires attention to the nasal 'n' sound represented by the dot (anusvara) or the half 'n' sound.

मेरे पास पंद्रह किताबें हैं। (Mere paas pandrah kitabein hain.) — I have fifteen books.

In the context of time, while English speakers often say "quarter past" or "quarter to," Hindi speakers might use "पंद्रह मिनट" (pandrah minute) to be precise. For example, "सात बजकर पंद्रह मिनट" (Saat bajkar pandrah minute) means 7:15. Understanding this word helps bridge the gap between basic counting and intermediate conversational fluency.

इस कक्षा में पंद्रह छात्र हैं। (Is kaksha mein pandrah chhatra hain.) — There are fifteen students in this class.

Common Usage
Used in age (पंद्रह साल), quantity (पंद्रह किलो), and sequence (पंद्रहवां - 15th).

वह पंद्रह साल का है। (Vah pandrah saal ka hai.) — He is fifteen years old.

Using पंद्रह (Pandrah) in sentences requires understanding its role as a quantifier. In Hindi, numerals usually precede the noun they modify. Interestingly, the noun following 'Pandrah' should be in its plural form if it is a countable noun. For example, 'apple' (seb) remains 'seb' in plural sometimes, but 'boy' (ladka) becomes 'ladke'. So, "पंद्रह लड़के" (Pandrah ladke) means fifteen boys.

Sentence Structure
[Numeral] + [Plural Noun] + [Verb]. Example: पंद्रह लोग आए (Pandrah log aaye) - Fifteen people came.

When dealing with the oblique case (when a postposition like 'ko', 'mein', 'se' follows the noun), the numeral 'Pandrah' itself does not change, but the noun and its modifiers might. For instance, "In fifteen days" translates to "पंद्रह दिनों में" (Pandrah dinon mein). Notice how 'din' becomes 'dinon' because of the postposition 'mein'.

ट्रेन पंद्रह मिनट देरी से है। (Train pandrah minute deri se hai.) — The train is fifteen minutes late.

In mathematical contexts, 'Pandrah' is used simply. "दस और पाँच पंद्रह होते हैं" (Das aur paanch pandrah hote hain) translates to "Ten and five are fifteen." If you are shopping in a local market (subzi mandi), you might ask for "पंद्रह रुपये किलो" (Pandrah rupaye kilo), meaning fifteen rupees per kilogram. This is a very common way to hear the number used in real-world Hindi environments.

मुझे पंद्रह तारीख को जाना है। (Mujhe pandrah tareekh ko jaana hai.) — I have to go on the 15th date.

Negative Usage
वहाँ पंद्रह लोग नहीं थे। (Wahan pandrah log nahi the.) - There weren't fifteen people there.

यह शर्ट पंद्रह सौ रुपये की है। (Yeh shirt pandrah sau rupaye ki hai.) — This shirt is for fifteen hundred rupees.

The word पंद्रह (Pandrah) is ubiquitous in Hindi-speaking regions. You will hear it most prominently in the following three scenarios: commerce, time management, and national celebrations. In a bustling market in Delhi or Mumbai, price tags and verbal quotes frequently involve this number. "पंद्रह रुपये का एक" (Pandrah rupaye ka ek) — fifteen rupees for one — is a common refrain among street vendors.

Public Announcements
At railway stations: "गाड़ी संख्या पंद्रह..." (Gaadi sankhya pandrah...) - Train number fifteen... or "पंद्रह मिनट में आएगी" (Will arrive in fifteen minutes).

Culturally, the most significant use of 'Pandrah' is during the month of August. Every year, news broadcasts, school functions, and political speeches revolve around "पंद्रह अगस्त" (Pandrah August). It is not just a number; it is a symbol of sovereignty. You will hear it in patriotic songs and slogans. Another interesting place to hear this word is in the context of the Hindu lunar calendar. A 'Paksha' (fortnight) consists of pandrah din (fifteen days). Religious discourses often mention these fifteen-day periods.

आज पंद्रह तारीख है। (Aaj pandrah tareekh hai.) — Today is the 15th.

In sports, particularly cricket which is a religion in India, scores often hit the fifteen-run mark or bowlers might have a limit of fifteen overs in certain local formats. Commentators will frequently shout out "पंद्रह रन!" (Pandrah run!). In schools, teachers often say, "पंद्रह पन्ने लिखो" (Write fifteen pages) or "पंद्रह मिनट का ब्रेक" (A fifteen-minute break). It's a standard unit for short durations and manageable quantities.

बस नंबर पंद्रह यहाँ रुकती है। (Bus number pandrah yahan rukti hai.) — Bus number fifteen stops here.

In Cinema
Bollywood movies often use 'Pandrah din' (15 days) as a common ultimatum or deadline in dramatic dialogues.

For English speakers learning Hindi, पंद्रह (Pandrah) presents a few phonetic and conceptual hurdles. The most common mistake is confusing it with other similar-sounding numbers. Beginners often mix up Pandrah (15) with Pachas (50) or Pachees (25) because they all start with the 'Pa' sound. This can lead to significant errors in financial transactions.

Phonetic Confusion
Confusing 'Pandrah' (15) with 'Pachas' (50). Remember: 'Pandrah' has a 'd' sound, 'Pachas' has a 'ch' sound.

Another common error is the pronunciation of the 'r'. In Hindi, the 'r' in 'Pandrah' is a tapped or flapped sound, not the rhotic 'r' found in American English. If you pronounce it like the English word "pander-ah," it will sound unnatural. Furthermore, the nasal dot (anusvara) is often ignored by learners. It's not "Pad-rah"; it's "Pan-drah." The 'n' sound is subtle but necessary.

गलत: मुझे पचास मिनट चाहिए। (I need 50 minutes - when you meant 15). सही: मुझे पंद्रह मिनट चाहिए।

Grammatically, learners sometimes forget to use the plural form of the noun after 'Pandrah'. While in English we say "fifteen dollars," in Hindi you must ensure you say "पंद्रह डॉलर" (Pandrah dollar - where dollar is the plural form in context). Also, when using 'Pandrah' for '15th', you should use "पंद्रहवां" (Pandrahwan) for masculine nouns and "पंद्रहवीं" (Pandrahwin) for feminine nouns. Using just 'Pandrah' to mean '15th' in a sentence like "He is in the 15th grade" is a common mistake.

गलत: पंद्रह लड़का (Pandrah ladka). सही: पंद्रह लड़के (Pandrah ladke).

Writing Mistake
Writing 'पंदरा' instead of 'पंद्रह'. The 'ह' (ha) at the end is essential in the Devanagari script.

While पंद्रह (Pandrah) is the specific word for 15, there are several related terms and alternatives depending on the context. For instance, if you are talking about a period of fifteen days, the word पखवाड़ा (Pakhwada) or पक्ष (Paksha) is used. This is similar to the English word "fortnight," though 'Paksha' specifically refers to the lunar phases.

Comparison: 15 vs 50
पंद्रह (Pandrah): 15. पचास (Pachas): 50. Learners often confuse these. Remember 'Pandrah' has the 'ndr' cluster.
Comparison: 15 vs 25
पंद्रह (Pandrah): 15. पच्चीस (Pachees): 25. Both start with 'Pa', but 'Pachees' has a double 'ch'.

In the context of time, instead of saying "सात बजकर पंद्रह मिनट" (7:15), you can use the word सवा (Sava). So, "सवा सात" (Sava saat) means a quarter past seven. This is a very common alternative in daily conversation. Similarly, if you are referring to a quantity that is 1.25 of something, 'Sava' is used, which indirectly involves the concept of 15 minutes in an hour.

सवा एक (Sava ek) — 1:15 or One and a quarter.

For ordinal numbers (sequences), 'Pandrah' changes to पंद्रहवां (Pandrahwan). For example, "He came 15th" would be "वह पंद्रहवें स्थान पर आया" (Vah pandrahvein sthaan par aaya). Note the change from 'wan' to 'vein' due to the oblique case with 'par'. Other related numbers include डेढ़ (Dedh) which means 1.5, often confused by learners thinking it relates to 15 because of the 'd' sound, but it actually means one and a half.

पंद्रह अगस्त और छब्बीस जनवरी भारत के राष्ट्रीय त्योहार हैं। (15th Aug and 26th Jan are India's national festivals).

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The word 'Pandrah' follows a pattern common in Indo-European languages where 15 is a compound of 5 and 10, similar to Latin 'quindecim' or Spanish 'quince'.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ˈpʌnd.rə/
US /ˈpʌnd.rə/
Stress is on the first syllable 'Pan'.
Reimt sich auf
Chaudah (partial) Solah (partial) Andrah Bandrah Mandrah Kandrah Tandrah Sandrah
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing it as 'Padra' (missing the nasal 'n').
  • Confusing 'd' with a hard English 'd' instead of the dental Hindi 'd'.
  • Pronouncing the final 'h' too loudly; it should be very subtle.
  • Confusing it with 'Pachas' (50).
  • Using a rhotic American 'r'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

Easy to read in Devanagari once you know the 'ndr' conjunct.

Schreiben 3/5

The conjunct 'ndr' (ंद्र) can be tricky for beginners to write.

Sprechen 3/5

Requires correct nasalization and tapped 'r'.

Hören 4/5

Can be confused with 25 or 50 in fast speech.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

एक (1) दस (10) पाँच (5) चौदह (14)

Als Nächstes lernen

सोलह (16) पच्चीस (25) पचास (50) अगस्त (August)

Fortgeschritten

पखवाड़ा (Fortnight) प्रतिशत (Percent) शताब्दी (Century)

Wichtige Grammatik

Numerals as Adjectives

पंद्रह (15) modifies 'लड़के' (boys) without changing form.

Oblique Case with Numerals

पंद्रह 'दिनों' (days) में - the noun changes, the number stays.

Ordinal Suffix -वां

पंद्रह + वां = पंद्रहवां (15th).

Nasalization (Anusvara)

The dot in पंद्रह indicates a nasal 'n' sound.

Absence of Gender Agreement

पंद्रह लड़के (masc) and पंद्रह लड़कियां (fem) use the same word.

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

यह पंद्रह है।

This is fifteen.

Simple demonstrative sentence.

2

मेरे पास पंद्रह सेब हैं।

I have fifteen apples.

Numeral used as an adjective.

3

पंद्रह और पाँच बीस होते हैं।

Fifteen and five are twenty.

Mathematical usage.

4

वह पंद्रह साल का है।

He is fifteen years old.

Age expression.

5

मुझे पंद्रह रुपये दो।

Give me fifteen rupees.

Imperative sentence with currency.

6

वहाँ पंद्रह लोग हैं।

There are fifteen people there.

Existential sentence.

7

पंद्रह पन्ने पढ़ो।

Read fifteen pages.

Imperative usage.

8

बस नंबर पंद्रह कहाँ है?

Where is bus number fifteen?

Interrogative sentence.

1

पंद्रह अगस्त को छुट्टी है।

There is a holiday on August 15th.

Date usage.

2

मैं पंद्रह मिनट में आऊँगा।

I will come in fifteen minutes.

Future tense with time.

3

इस किताब की कीमत पंद्रह रुपये है।

The price of this book is fifteen rupees.

Possessive construction.

4

पंद्रह दिनों के लिए बाहर जाओ।

Go out for fifteen days.

Oblique case 'dinon'.

5

क्या आपके पास पंद्रह रुपये हैं?

Do you have fifteen rupees?

Question form.

6

मैंने पंद्रह किलोमीटर पैदल यात्रा की।

I walked fifteen kilometers.

Past tense with distance.

7

वह पंद्रहवीं कक्षा में पढ़ता है।

He studies in the 15th class (metaphorical/grade).

Ordinal number usage.

8

पंद्रह अगस्त भारत का स्वतंत्रता दिवस है।

August 15th is India's Independence Day.

Proper noun context.

1

पंद्रह साल पहले मैं यहाँ रहता था।

Fifteen years ago, I used to live here.

Past habitual with time.

2

हमें पंद्रह प्रतिशत की छूट मिली।

We got a fifteen percent discount.

Percentage usage.

3

पंद्रह अगस्त की तैयारी ज़ोरों पर है।

Preparations for August 15th are in full swing.

Compound sentence structure.

4

अगले पंद्रह दिनों में काम पूरा हो जाएगा।

The work will be completed in the next fifteen days.

Future passive sense.

5

पंद्रहवीं शताब्दी के स्मारक यहाँ हैं।

Monuments from the 15th century are here.

Historical ordinal.

6

पंद्रह लोग एक ही कमरे में ठहरे थे।

Fifteen people stayed in the same room.

Past perfective.

7

उसने पंद्रह पन्ने का निबंध लिखा।

He wrote a fifteen-page essay.

Adjectival phrase.

8

पंद्रह मिनट का समय बहुत कम है।

Fifteen minutes is too little time.

Abstract noun usage.

1

पंद्रह अगस्त 1947 को भारत आज़ाद हुआ।

India became independent on August 15, 1947.

Historical fact.

2

कंपनी ने पंद्रह प्रतिशत विकास दर दर्ज की।

The company recorded a fifteen percent growth rate.

Formal business Hindi.

3

पंद्रह दिनों का पखवाड़ा बहुत महत्वपूर्ण होता है।

A fifteen-day fortnight is very important.

Cultural term 'Pakhwada'.

4

उसने पंद्रह साल की उम्र में अपनी पहली कविता लिखी।

He wrote his first poem at the age of fifteen.

Prepositional phrase.

5

पंद्रह अगस्त के भाषण में प्रधानमंत्री ने कई घोषणाएं कीं।

In the August 15th speech, the Prime Minister made several announcements.

Complex formal sentence.

6

पंद्रह सौ रुपये का निवेश करना सही रहेगा।

It would be right to invest fifteen hundred rupees.

Infinitive as subject.

7

पंद्रहवीं मंज़िल से दृश्य बहुत सुंदर है।

The view from the 15th floor is very beautiful.

Ordinal in oblique case.

8

पंद्रह मिनट की देरी भी भारी पड़ सकती है।

Even a fifteen-minute delay can be costly.

Idiomatic expression 'bhari padna'.

1

पंद्रह अगस्त केवल एक तिथि नहीं, बल्कि एक भावना है।

August 15th is not just a date, but an emotion.

Rhetorical structure.

2

पंद्रहवीं शताब्दी के भक्ति आंदोलन ने समाज को बदल दिया।

The Bhakti movement of the 15th century changed society.

Historical analysis.

3

पंद्रह दिनों के भीतर जवाब देना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to reply within fifteen days.

Legal/Formal register.

4

पंद्रह प्रतिशत की मुद्रास्फीति दर चिंता का विषय है।

An inflation rate of fifteen percent is a matter of concern.

Technical terminology.

5

पंद्रह साल के वनवास के बाद वे लौटे।

They returned after fifteen years of exile.

Literary reference.

6

पंद्रह अगस्त के समारोह का सीधा प्रसारण होगा।

There will be a live broadcast of the August 15th ceremony.

Media terminology.

7

पंद्रहवीं वर्षगांठ पर उन्होंने एक बड़ा दान दिया।

On the fifteenth anniversary, they made a large donation.

Ordinal for anniversaries.

8

पंद्रह मिनट का मौन धारण किया गया।

A fifteen-minute silence was observed.

Formal ritualistic Hindi.

1

पंद्रह अगस्त के ऐतिहासिक परिप्रेक्ष्य को समझना आवश्यक है।

It is necessary to understand the historical perspective of August 15th.

High-level academic Hindi.

2

पंद्रहवीं सदी के साहित्य में मानवतावाद के स्वर मिलते हैं।

Voices of humanism are found in 15th-century literature.

Literary criticism.

3

पंद्रह दिनों की इस अवधि को 'शुक्ल पक्ष' कहा जाता है।

This fifteen-day period is called 'Shukla Paksha'.

Specialized cultural knowledge.

4

पंद्रह प्रतिशत की यह वृद्धि सांख्यिकीय रूप से महत्वपूर्ण है।

This fifteen percent increase is statistically significant.

Scientific register.

5

पंद्रह अगस्त की पूर्व संध्या पर राष्ट्रपति का संबोधन हुआ।

The President's address took place on the eve of August 15th.

Diplomatic/Formal register.

6

पंद्रह साल का वह कालखंड संघर्षों से भरा था।

That fifteen-year period was full of struggles.

Sophisticated narrative style.

7

पंद्रहवीं मंज़िल की ऊँचाई से शहर का विस्तार दिखता है।

From the height of the 15th floor, the expanse of the city is visible.

Descriptive imagery.

8

पंद्रह मिनट के इस अंतराल में कई महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लिए गए।

In this fifteen-minute interval, several important decisions were made.

Precision in narrative.

Synonyme

१५ सवा पखवाड़ा पक्ष Pandrah (Romanized) पंद्रहवां डेढ़ (Related) पंद्रह-बीस

Gegenteile

शून्य चौदह सोलह अनंत

Häufige Kollokationen

पंद्रह अगस्त
पंद्रह मिनट
पंद्रह रुपये
पंद्रह साल
पंद्रह दिन
पंद्रह प्रतिशत
पंद्रह लोग
पंद्रह बार
पंद्रह सौ
पंद्रह किलोमीटर

Häufige Phrasen

पंद्रह अगस्त की बधाई

— Happy Independence Day (August 15th). Used to greet people on the national holiday.

आप सभी को पंद्रह अगस्त की बधाई!

पंद्रह मिनट का रास्ता

— A fifteen-minute walk/drive. Used to describe distance in terms of time.

यहाँ से स्टेशन पंद्रह मिनट का रास्ता है।

पंद्रह दिन का समय

— A timeframe of fifteen days. Often used for deadlines.

मुझे पंद्रह दिन का समय चाहिए।

पंद्रह सौ रुपये

— Fifteen hundred rupees. Standard way to say 1500.

यह फोन पंद्रह सौ रुपये का है।

पंद्रह साल की उम्र

— The age of fifteen. Used in biographical contexts.

पंद्रह साल की उम्र में उसने घर छोड़ दिया।

पंद्रह प्रतिशत छूट

— Fifteen percent discount. Common in sales.

आज पंद्रह प्रतिशत छूट मिल रही है।

हर पंद्रह दिन में

— Every fifteen days. Used for recurring events.

हर पंद्रह दिन में मीटिंग होती है।

पंद्रह अगस्त का भाषण

— The August 15th speech. Usually refers to the PM's speech.

क्या आपने पंद्रह अगस्त का भाषण सुना?

पंद्रह अगस्त की परेड

— The August 15th parade. Refers to national celebrations.

पंद्रह अगस्त की परेड बहुत भव्य थी।

पंद्रह-बीस मिनट

— Fifteen to twenty minutes. An approximate duration.

मैं पंद्रह-बीस मिनट में पहुँचूँगा।

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पंद्रह vs पचास (50)

Confused because both start with 'Pa'. Pandrah is 15.

पंद्रह vs पच्चीस (25)

Confused due to the 'Pa' start. Pandrah is 15.

पंद्रह vs पाँच (5)

Beginners sometimes mix up the root 'Pa' for 5 and 15.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"पंद्रह अगस्त मनाना"

— To celebrate independence; figuratively, to gain freedom or victory.

आज हमने अपने डर पर पंद्रह अगस्त मनाया।

Metaphorical
"पंद्रह दिन का मेहमान"

— Someone who is there for a very short time; fleeting.

यह नौकरी तो पंद्रह दिन की मेहमान है।

Colloquial
"पंद्रह का पहाड़ा"

— The multiplication table of 15; used to imply someone is good at basic math.

उसे पंद्रह का पहाड़ा तक नहीं आता।

Common
"पंद्रहवीं का चाँद"

— The full moon (15th day of lunar cycle); used to describe someone very beautiful.

वह पंद्रहवीं के चाँद जैसी सुंदर है।

Poetic
"पंद्रह अगस्त वाली आज़ादी"

— True freedom. Often used in political discussions.

हमें पंद्रह अगस्त वाली आज़ादी चाहिए।

Political
"पंद्रह मिनट की शोहरत"

— Fifteen minutes of fame. Borrowed concept from English.

सोशल मीडिया पर सबको पंद्रह मिनट की शोहरत चाहिए।

Modern
"पंद्रह-बीस करना"

— To haggle or hesitate around a small amount.

पंद्रह-बीस मत करो, सही दाम बताओ।

Slang/Market
"पंद्रह का चक्कर"

— A cycle of fifteen (often referring to lunar phases or routines).

यह पंद्रह का चक्कर चलता रहता है।

Philosophical
"पंद्रह अगस्त देखना"

— To survive until independence (historically) or to see a better day.

मेरे दादाजी ने पंद्रह अगस्त देखा था।

Historical
"पंद्रह पन्ने पलटना"

— To skip through something quickly (like a book).

उसने बस पंद्रह पन्ने पलटे और किताब रख दी।

Informal

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पंद्रह vs पचास

Similar starting sound.

Pachas is 50, Pandrah is 15. Pachas has 'ch', Pandrah has 'd'.

यह पचास रुपये का नहीं, पंद्रह रुपये का है।

पंद्रह vs पच्चीस

Similar starting sound.

Pachees is 25, Pandrah is 15. Pachees has double 'ch'.

मुझे पच्चीस नहीं, सिर्फ पंद्रह चाहिए।

पंद्रह vs पंद्रहवां

Ordinal vs Cardinal.

Pandrah is '15', Pandrahwan is '15th'.

वह पंद्रह साल का है और पंद्रहवीं मंज़िल पर रहता है।

पंद्रह vs डेढ़

The 'd' sound.

Dedh is 1.5, Pandrah is 15.

डेढ़ किलो और पंद्रह किलो में बहुत फर्क है।

पंद्रह vs पाँच

Root association.

Paanch is 5, Pandrah is 15.

पाँच और दस पंद्रह होते हैं।

Satzmuster

A1

यह [Numeral] है।

यह पंद्रह है।

A1

मेरे पास [Numeral] [Noun] हैं।

मेरे पास पंद्रह पेन हैं।

A2

[Numeral] अगस्त को [Event] है।

पंद्रह अगस्त को समारोह है।

A2

[Numeral] मिनट में [Action]।

पंद्रह मिनट में आऊंगा।

B1

[Numeral] साल पहले [Past Action]।

पंद्रह साल पहले मैं बच्चा था।

B1

[Numeral] प्रतिशत [Noun]।

पंद्रह प्रतिशत छूट।

B2

[Numeral]वीं शताब्दी में [Event]।

पंद्रहवीं शताब्दी में युद्ध हुआ।

C1

[Numeral] दिनों के भीतर [Requirement]।

पंद्रह दिनों के भीतर रिपोर्ट दें।

Wortfamilie

Substantive

पंद्रह (The number 15)
पंद्रहवां (The 15th one)

Adjektive

पंद्रह (Fifteen - qualifying a noun)
पंद्रहवीं (15th - feminine)

Verwandt

पखवाड़ा (Fortnight)
पक्ष (Lunar half)
सवा (Quarter past)
डेढ़ (One and a half)
पचास (Fifty)

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frequency

Extremely common in daily Hindi.

Häufige Fehler
  • Saying 'Padrah' instead of 'Pandrah'. पंद्रह (Pandrah)

    The nasal 'n' is essential for correct pronunciation.

  • Confusing Pandrah (15) with Pachas (50). पंद्रह (15) / पचास (50)

    This is a common listening error. Listen for the 'd' in 15.

  • Using singular noun: 'पंद्रह रुपया' (Pandrah rupaya). पंद्रह रुपये (Pandrah rupaye)

    Nouns must be plural after numerals greater than one.

  • Writing 'पंदरा' (Pandra) without the 'h'. पंद्रह (Pandrah)

    The 'h' is part of the standard spelling.

  • Using 'Pandrah' for '15th' in a sequence. पंद्रहवां (Pandrahwan)

    Use the ordinal form for positions or dates.

Tipps

The Nasal N

Make sure to nasalize the 'an' in Pandrah. If you say 'Padrah', it sounds like a different word.

Independence Day

Whenever you hear 'Pandrah August', think of the Indian flag and celebrations. It's the most common use of the word.

Price Checks

Always double-check if a vendor said 'Pandrah' (15) or 'Pachas' (50). They sound similar in noisy markets.

Plural Nouns

Always use the plural form of the noun after Pandrah. Say 'Pandrah kitabein' (15 books), not 'Pandrah kitab'.

Quarter Past

Learn 'Sava' as an alternative to 'Pandrah minute' for time. It makes you sound more like a native speaker.

The Dot

Don't forget the dot (anusvara) over the 'Pa' when writing in Devanagari: पं.

The 5-10 Rule

Remember that 15 is 5 (Paanch) + 10 (Das). The 'Pa' in Pandrah comes from 'Paanch'.

Context Clues

If someone is talking about a teenager, they likely mean 'Pandrah saal' (15 years).

Numeral Recognition

Practice recognizing the Hindi digit १५. It looks like a '1' and a '5' but in Devanagari style.

Speed

In fast speech, the 'h' disappears. Focus on 'Pan-dra' with a nasal 'n' to be understood.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of a 'Pan' (bread) and a 'Drah' (drawer). You have 15 pieces of bread in your drawer. Pan + drah = 15.

Visuelle Assoziation

Visualize the Indian flag. It is associated with August 15th. Every time you see the flag, think 'Pandrah'.

Word Web

August Independence Minutes Rupees Teenager Fortnight 15 १५

Herausforderung

Try to count every group of 15 items you see today and say 'Pandrah' out loud.

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Pañcadaśan' (पञ्चदशन्). 'Pañca' means five and 'daśan' means ten. Over centuries of linguistic evolution in Prakrit and Apabhramsha, it became 'Pandrah' in modern Hindi.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Five plus ten.

Indo-Aryan.

Kultureller Kontext

No specific sensitivities, but always mention 'Pandrah August' with respect as it is a national holiday.

While English speakers use 'fortnight' for 14 days, Hindi speakers use 'Pandrah din' (15 days) to mean a similar two-week period.

15th August (Independence Day) Pachisi (A game often associated with multiples of numbers) 15th Century Bhakti Movement

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Shopping

  • यह पंद्रह रुपये का है।
  • पंद्रह रुपये कम करो।
  • पंद्रह किलो दे दो।
  • पंद्रह प्रतिशत डिस्काउंट।

Time

  • पंद्रह मिनट इंतज़ार करो।
  • सवा एक बजे हैं।
  • पंद्रह मिनट में पहुँचूँगा।
  • पंद्रह तारीख को मिलेंगे।

Age

  • मैं पंद्रह साल का हूँ।
  • उसकी उम्र पंद्रह साल है।
  • पंद्रह साल पहले की बात है।
  • पंद्रहवीं वर्षगांठ।

History

  • पंद्रह अगस्त 1947।
  • पंद्रहवीं शताब्दी।
  • पंद्रह साल का शासन।
  • पंद्रह अगस्त का महत्व।

School

  • पंद्रह सवाल हल करो।
  • पंद्रह पन्ने लिखो।
  • पंद्रह छात्र अनुपस्थित हैं।
  • पंद्रहवीं रैंक।

Gesprächseinstiege

"क्या आपको पता है कि पंद्रह अगस्त को क्या हुआ था?"

"क्या आप पंद्रह मिनट इंतज़ार कर सकते हैं?"

"आपके पास पंद्रह रुपये खुले हैं क्या?"

"क्या आप पंद्रह साल से यहाँ रह रहे हैं?"

"पंद्रह तारीख को आपका क्या प्लान है?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

पंद्रह अगस्त के बारे में अपने विचार लिखें।

अगर आपके पास केवल पंद्रह मिनट हों, तो आप क्या करेंगे?

पंद्रह साल बाद आप खुद को कहाँ देखते हैं?

पंद्रह रुपये में आप क्या-क्या खरीद सकते हैं?

अपने जीवन की पंद्रह सबसे अच्छी यादें लिखें।

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15 is called 'पंद्रह' (Pandrah) in Hindi. It is written as १५.

Yes, 'पंद्रह' is a numeral and does not change based on the gender of the noun. For example, 'पंद्रह लड़के' and 'पंद्रह लड़कियां'.

August 15 (पंद्रह अगस्त) is India's Independence Day, making 'Pandrah' a very culturally significant word.

15th is written as 'पंद्रहवां' (Pandrahwan) for masculine and 'पंद्रहवीं' (Pandrahwin) for feminine nouns.

The 'n' is a nasal sound (anusvara). Your tongue shouldn't fully touch the roof of your mouth; it's more like a nasal vibration.

Yes, you can say 'पंद्रह मिनट' (15 minutes). For 1:15, you can say 'एक बजकर पंद्रह मिनट' or 'सवा एक'.

A 'Pakhwada' is a formal term for a period of fifteen days, similar to a fortnight.

It is not completely silent, but it is very soft and breathy. In casual speech, it might barely be heard.

1500 is 'पंद्रह सौ' (Pandrah Sau) or 'एक हज़ार पाँच सौ' (Ek Hazaar Paanch Sau).

No, the word 'पंद्रह' itself does not change, but the noun following it usually takes the plural oblique form (e.g., पंद्रह 'दिनों' में).

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