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سه

se

Three

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number three.

Example

ساعت سه می‌بینمت.

See you at three o'clock.

Etymology

The word 'سه' (se) comes from Middle Persian 'seh' and has its origins in the Proto-Iranian '*traye', related to the Avestan form 'tā' and the Indo-Aryan 'tri'. It has retained a consistent meaning over time.

How & Where It’s Used

'سه' (se) is used informally and formally in both spoken and written contexts, particularly in academic, mathematical, and everyday language across Persian-speaking regions.

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