Finnish · Numbers & Time

Kymmenen

Ten

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number ten.

Example

Odotin kymmenen minuuttia.

I waited for ten minutes.

Etymology

'Kymmenen' has its origins in Proto-Finnic *kymmenen, tracing back to Proto-Uralic *kümēne, where it reflects the numerical system of the Uralic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kymmenen' appears in everyday conversation, formal writing, and educational contexts, being recognized consistently across Finland without notable regional differences.

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