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پنج

panj

Five

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number five.

Example

پنج دقیقه صبر کن.

Wait five minutes.

Etymology

'پنج' (panj) is derived from Middle Persian 'panj' and traces its origins back to the Proto-Iranian '*pāŋh', which is also found in Indo-European cognates such as Latin 'quinque'.

How & Where It’s Used

'پنج' (panj) features prominently in both verbal and written communications. It is frequently used in educational and formal settings but is also common in casual conversation.

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