Persian · Numbers & Time

هشت

hasht

Eight

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number eight.

Example

مغازه ساعت هشت باز می‌شود.

The shop opens at eight.

Etymology

'هشت' (hasht) is rooted in Middle Persian 'ašt', originating from Proto-Iranian '*aštā', linked to Indo-European '*oḱto(u)', maintaining its numerical identity through ages.

How & Where It’s Used

'هشت' (hasht) appears in both spoken and written forms, serving well in both casual and formal discussions, widely used in educational and cultural contexts.

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