Hindi · Numbers & Time
पाँच
paanch
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
मैं पाँच बजे घर जाता हूँ।
I go home at five o'clock.
Etymology
'पाँच' (paanch) derives from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *pañca, which is connected to cognates in various Indo-European languages. It reflects a long-standing linguistic tradition in numbering.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written contexts, 'पाँच' is appropriate for formal and casual settings. It enjoys comprehensive usage across different regions of India.