Czech · Numbers & Time
deset
ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number 10.
Example
Deset korun stojí jedna káva.
One coffee costs ten crowns.
Etymology
'Deset' comes from Proto-Slavic '*desętĭ', meaning ten, linking it to other Slavic languages and preserving its core structure through linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Deset' is used widely across both spoken and written forms of Czech, commonly found in formal discussions, educational contexts, and everyday dialogues.