Hindi · Numbers & Time
हज़ार
hazaar
Thousand
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
यह शहर हज़ार साल पुराना है।
This city is a thousand years old.
Etymology
'हज़ार' (hazaar) comes from the Persian 'هزار', which means thousand, showcasing historical linguistic influences in India from Persian. It was adopted into Hindi with its numeric significance intact.
How & Where It’s Used
'हज़ार' is primarily used in formal and written contexts, particularly in finance and statistics. It is understood across various regions of India.