Baker’s Dozen: Meaning in Hindi & English

What is a “Baker’s Dozen”?

A “baker’s dozen” refers to a group of thirteen items, instead of the usual twelve. The phrase originated from bakers in the past who would add an extra roll or loaf of bread to a dozen to avoid selling underweight products. The term is now used more broadly to refer to a quantity slightly more than expected or required.

Usage of “Baker’s Dozen”?

“Baker’s dozen” is typically used in situations where a person wishes to indicate a little extra quantity or to communicate that they are providing more than what is expected. It can also be used in a business context to inform customers that they are getting more than the standard package or quantity.

Examples of “Baker’s Dozen” in a sentence in English and Its meaning in Hindi:

1. “She packed a baker’s dozen of cookies for the road trip.” (उसने सफ़र के लिए बेकर की तेरह कुकीज़ पैक की।)
2. “The vendor gave us a baker’s dozen of roses instead of just twelve.” (विक्रेता ने बस बारह की जगह तेरह गुलाब दिए।)
3. “I asked for twelve donuts, but the baker gave me a baker’s dozen.” (मैंने बारह डोनट्स मांगे थे, लेकिन बेकर ने मुझे तेरह डोनट्स दिए।)
4. “We ordered a dozen eggs, but the restaurant gave us a baker’s dozen.” (हमने एक डोज़न अंडे मांगे थे, लेकिन रेस्तरां ने हमें तेरह अंडे दिए।)

In all of the above examples, “baker’s dozen” is used to indicate that a little extra has been given or received than expected.

Translating “Baker’s Dozen” into Hindi

There is no direct translation for the phrase “baker’s dozen” in Hindi. However, the phrase “तेरहवाला” (terahwala) can be used to indicate a quantity of thirteen. This phrase is used colloquially as an alternate for the English phrase and is not widely known or used.

“Baker’s dozen” का हिंदी में कोई सीधा अनुवाद नहीं होता है। हालांकि, शब्द “तेरहवाला” (terahwala) तत्काल में तेरह की मात्रा को संदर्भित करने के लिए उपयोग किया जा सकता है। यह वाक्यांश अक्सर अंग्रेजी वाक्यांश के उपलक्ष में उपयोग किया जाता है और व्यापक रूप से नहीं जाना जाता।