Arabic · Numbers & Time
مئة
mi'a
Hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one hundred.
Example
هذا الكتاب ثمنه مئة ريال.
This book costs one hundred riyals.
Etymology
The word 'مئة' (mi'a) originates from the root 'م ء' (m-ʔ), indicating a hundred. It has been part of Arabic numerical terminology for centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'مئة' is primarily used in written Arabic, especially in formal contexts like literature or academic texts. In conversation, 'مئة' may sometimes be shortened to 'مائة' (mi'a).