Explanation at your level:
You use पच्चीस to count. It is the number 25. If you have 25 apples, you have पच्चीस apples. It is very easy to use!
When you are at a shop, you might use पच्चीस to describe a price. For example, 'यह पच्चीस रुपये का है' (This is for 25 rupees). It is a very common number in daily Hindi.
In intermediate Hindi, you use पच्चीस to express quantities or time. You might say 'मुझे पच्चीस मिनट लगेंगे' (It will take me 25 minutes). It is a neutral term used in all contexts.
At this level, you recognize पच्चीस as a standard cardinal number. It is used in more complex sentences involving percentages or mathematical calculations, such as 'पच्चीस प्रतिशत छूट' (25 percent discount).
Advanced speakers use पच्चीस in various contexts, including fiscal reports or historical references. It remains a stable, unambiguous term that fits perfectly into formal or academic discourse.
At the mastery level, पच्चीस is understood as a linguistic evolution of Sanskrit roots. It is used with precision in literature, poetry, and formal speech to denote exact quantities or symbolic milestones.
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- पच्चीस means 25.
- It is a cardinal number.
- Used in daily life.
- Easy to pronounce.
When you learn Hindi, पच्चीस is one of those essential numbers you will use constantly. It represents the value of twenty-five.
You will see this number everywhere, from checking the time to counting items at the market. It is a simple, two-syllable word that is easy to pronounce once you get the hang of the 'ch' sound.
The word पच्चीस has deep roots in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. It evolved from the Sanskrit word pañcaviṃśati, which literally translates to 'five and twenty'.
Over centuries, as languages evolved into modern Hindi, the word was shortened and simplified to the current form we use today. It is fascinating how numbers carry history through their phonetic evolution across different dialects.
In daily life, पच्चीस is used in everything from age to currency. For example, if you are 25 years old, you would say 'मैं पच्चीस साल का हूँ'.
It is also common to use it with units of time or weight. Because it is a standard number, it fits into any register, whether you are talking to a friend or speaking in a more formal business setting.
While there aren't many idioms specifically using the word पच्चीस, it appears in cultural contexts like 'पच्चीस पैसे' (25 paise), which used to be a common coin in India.
1. पच्चीस-पचास: Used to mean 'some' or 'a few' (e.g., 'I have some 25-50 rupees'). 2. पच्चीस साल: Often used to describe a milestone age. 3. पच्चीस का आंकड़ा: Referring to reaching the number 25. 4. पच्चीस प्रतिशत: Meaning 25 percent. 5. पच्चीस गुना: Meaning 25 times.
Pronouncing पच्चीस requires a clear 'ch' sound. The IPA is roughly /pətʃiːs/. Focus on the long 'ee' sound at the end.
Grammatically, it functions as a cardinal adjective. It does not change based on gender, making it very straightforward for learners to memorize and use in sentences immediately.
Fun Fact
It is a perfect square (5x5).
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'ch' sound.
Consistent with Hindi phonetics.
Common Errors
- Softening the 'ch'
- Dropping the 's'
- Misplacing stress
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Avançado
Grammar to Know
Cardinal Numbers
एक, दो, तीन...
Ordinal Numbers
पहला, दूसरा...
Quantifiers
बहुत, थोड़ा...
Examples by Level
मेरे पास पच्चीस किताबें हैं।
I have 25 books.
Cardinal number usage.
यह पच्चीस है।
This is 25.
Simple identification.
पच्चीस रुपये दीजिए।
Give 25 rupees.
Imperative command.
वहाँ पच्चीस लोग हैं।
There are 25 people there.
Existential clause.
पच्चीस बहुत हैं।
25 is a lot.
Subject usage.
मुझे पच्चीस चाहिए।
I want 25.
Direct object.
पच्चीस से शुरू करें।
Start from 25.
Prepositional phrase.
पच्चीस कम है।
25 is less.
Comparative context.
पच्चीस साल पहले
पच्चीस मिनट का समय
पच्चीस लोगों की टीम
पच्चीस रुपये का सिक्का
पच्चीस तक गिनें
पच्चीस पेज की किताब
पच्चीस दिन का सफर
पच्चीस का पहाड़ा
पच्चीस प्रतिशत की बढ़ोतरी
पच्चीस डिग्री तापमान
पच्चीस साल का अनुभव
पच्चीस किलोमीटर की दूरी
पच्चीस नंबर की बस
पच्चीस तारीख को
पच्चीस सदस्यों वाली समिति
पच्चीस का आंकड़ा पार करना
पच्चीसवीं वर्षगांठ
पच्चीस साल की उम्र में
पच्चीस का अनुपात
पच्चीस के करीब
पच्चीस के आसपास
पच्चीस का गुणांक
पच्चीस का अंतर
पच्चीस की संख्या में
पच्चीस साल के कार्यकाल
पच्चीस का सांख्यिकीय महत्व
पच्चीस का परिमाण
पच्चीस की सीमा
पच्चीस का संचय
पच्चीस की आवृत्ति
पच्चीस का मानक
पच्चीस का विश्लेषण
पच्चीस का ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ
पच्चीस का प्रतीकात्मक मूल्य
पच्चीस का दार्शनिक आधार
पच्चीस का गणितीय गुण
पच्चीस का विकासक्रम
पच्चीस का विस्तृत विवरण
पच्चीस का प्रभाव
पच्चीस का समग्र मूल्यांकन
Colocações comuns
Idioms & Expressions
"पच्चीस-पचास"
a vague quantity
पच्चीस-पचास लोग आए थे।
casual"पच्चीस का आंकड़ा"
reaching the number 25
उसने पच्चीस का आंकड़ा पार कर लिया।
neutral"पच्चीस पैसे"
a quarter of a rupee
पहले पच्चीस पैसे का महत्व था।
historical"पच्चीस की उम्र"
the age of 25
पच्चीस की उम्र में वह सफल हुआ।
neutral"पच्चीस साल का सफर"
a 25-year journey
यह पच्चीस साल का सफर है।
formal"पच्चीस का गुणांक"
multiple of 25
यह पच्चीस का गुणांक है।
formalEasily Confused
Sounds similar
50 vs 25
पच्चीस vs पचास
Both numbers
20 vs 25
बीस vs पच्चीस
Both numbers
30 vs 25
तीस vs पच्चीस
Ordinal vs Cardinal
25th vs 25
पच्चीसवां दिन
Sentence Patterns
Subject + पच्चीस + noun
मेरे पास पच्चीस पेन हैं।
पच्चीस + noun + verb
पच्चीस लोग आए।
पच्चीस + प्रतिशत + noun
पच्चीस प्रतिशत छूट है।
पच्चीस + साल + का + noun
वह पच्चीस साल का है।
पच्चीस + का + आंकड़ा
उसने पच्चीस का आंकड़ा छुआ।
Família de palavras
Nouns
Adjectives
Relacionado
How to Use It
High
Formality Scale
Erros comuns
Pronunciation error.
Numerical error.
Confusion with 50.
Writing error.
Grammar error.
Tips
Memory Trick
Link to 5x5.
Native Usage
Used in counting.
Cultural Insight
Silver jubilee.
Grammar Shortcut
No gender change.
Say It Right
Long 'ee'.
Avoid Mistakes
Don't confuse with 50.
Did You Know?
Perfect square.
Study Smart
Use flashcards.
Context
Everyday use.
Practice
Repeat aloud.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Pach-chees sounds like 'patch cheese' - imagine 25 patches of cheese.
Visual Association
A clock showing 25 minutes.
Word Web
Desafio
Count 25 items in your room.
Origem da palavra
Sanskrit
Original meaning: Five and twenty
Contexto cultural
None.
Used universally as the number 25.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Market
- पच्चीस रुपये दीजिए
- पच्चीस का क्या है
- पच्चीस प्रतिशत छूट
School
- पच्चीस पेज
- पच्चीस छात्र
- पच्चीस मिनट
Travel
- पच्चीस किलोमीटर
- पच्चीस नंबर बस
- पच्चीस मिनट का रास्ता
Age
- पच्चीस साल का
- पच्चीसवीं सालगिरह
- पच्चीस साल का अनुभव
Conversation Starters
"क्या आपके पास पच्चीस रुपये हैं?"
"वह पच्चीस साल का है, क्या आप जानते हैं?"
"पच्चीस मिनट में हम वहां पहुंचेंगे।"
"क्या आपने पच्चीस किताबें पढ़ी हैं?"
"पच्चीस प्रतिशत का डिस्काउंट बहुत अच्छा है।"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had 25 of something.
Describe your 25th birthday.
Why is the number 25 significant to you?
Imagine a world where 25 is the highest number.
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasIt is neutral.
पच्चीस.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, but they are descriptive.
Pach-chees.
Teste-se
मेरे पास ___ रुपये हैं।
Target word.
पच्चीस का क्या अर्थ है?
Meaning check.
पच्चीस एक सम संख्या है।
It is odd.
Word
Significado
Matching number.
Sentence structure.
___ लोग आए।
Quantifier.
पच्चीस के बाद क्या आता है?
Sequence.
पच्चीस का वर्ग पांच है।
5*5=25.
Word
Significado
Ordinal form.
Phrase structure.
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Summary
पच्चीस is the Hindi word for 25, a simple and essential number for everyday communication.
- पच्चीस means 25.
- It is a cardinal number.
- Used in daily life.
- Easy to pronounce.
Memory Trick
Link to 5x5.
Native Usage
Used in counting.
Cultural Insight
Silver jubilee.
Grammar Shortcut
No gender change.
Exemplo
उसने पच्चीस किताबें खरीदीं।
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