How to convert numbers in a date into words (e.g. 2012 Two Thousand Twelve)?

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    import java.text.*; //SimpleDateFormat
    import java.util.*; //Date

    class MyClass
    {
        public static void main (String[] args)
        {
            SimpleDateFormat sdt = new SimpleDateFormat ("d-y-M");
            Date today = new Date();

            String msg = sdt.format(today);

            System.out.println(msg);
        }
    }

This code gives output : "31-2012-12".. but I want as below : "Thirty One - Two thousand twelve - Twelve"..

I'd create something that parses the numbers and creates this text personally. I dont think there is anything in the core libraries that do this and it shouldnt be too hard to do yourself — RNJ, Dec 31 '12 at 15:39
http://www.roseindia.net/answers/viewqa/Java-Beginners/24697-convert-date-month-and-year-into-word-using-java.html has some rather C like code to do this for you — RNJ, Dec 31 '12 at 15:40
You may convert it to a number then use this post as a reference : http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3911966/how-to-convert-number-to-words-in- to convert the numbers to words. — bonCodigo, Dec 31 '12 at 15:40

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:08

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Adding my comment as an asnwer:

You may convert it to a number then use this post as a reference: How to convert number to words in java to convert numbers to words.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:08

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answered Dec 31 '12 at 15:42

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 31 '12 at 15:41

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http://cboard.cprogramming.com/c-programming/44180-converting-numbers-words.html

It's a C algorithm, but it should give you the idea. Please, next time try to show a bit of effort before submitting a question.

answered Dec 31 '12 at 15:41

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How to convert numbers in a date into words (e.g. 2012 Two Thousand Twelve)?

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