Amharic · Numbers & Time
ስድስት
sidist
Six
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number six.
Example
በስድስት ሰዓት እነሳለሁ።
I get up at the sixth hour.
Etymology
'ስድስት' (sidist) has roots in the ancient Ge'ez language, where it was part of the foundational numeral framework. Its structure reflects the development of numerical expressions in Ethiopian history.
How & Where It’s Used
'ስድስት' is employed in various contexts, including education, daily conversation, and written texts. It is standard in all registers and recognized throughout Ethiopia.