Bengali · Numbers & Time

তিন

tin

Three

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number three.

Example

আমরা তিনটায় দেখা করব।

We will meet at three.

Etymology

The term 'তিন' (tin) traces its roots to the Proto-Indo-Iranian *tīna, which is comparable to its equivalents in several Indo-European languages. This numeral has also seen consistent phonetic forms throughout its history.

How & Where It’s Used

'তিন' is used in both formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in everyday spoken language as well as written texts. It is widely recognized throughout the Bengali-speaking regions.

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