Amharic · Numbers & Time
ሰባት
sebat
Seven
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number seven.
Example
ሳምንት ሰባት ቀናት አሉት።
A week has seven days.
Etymology
'ሰባት' (sebat) derives from the Ge'ez numeral language, maintaining its significance in counting systems throughout Ethiopian history.
How & Where It’s Used
'ሰባት' is commonly used in spoken and written format, suitable for both formal and informal settings, and is understood universally amongst speakers across Ethiopia.