Persian · Numbers & Time

صد

sad

Hundred

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number one hundred.

Example

این کتاب صد صفحه دارد.

This book has a hundred pages.

Etymology

'صد' (sad) is derived from Middle Persian 'sad', with roots in Proto-Iranian '*sada', linking to similar terms in Indo-European languages reflecting a common linguistic heritage.

How & Where It’s Used

'صد' (sad) is frequently used in both speech and writing, appearing in various contexts from academic terminology to everyday discussions, suitable for formal and informal settings.

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