Hindi · Numbers & Time
तीन
teen
Three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number three.
Example
बैठक तीन बजे है।
The meeting is at three o'clock.
Etymology
The word 'तीन' (teen) originates from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *tṛṇ, which is related to the numeral systems of various Indo-European languages. Its form has undergone minor phonetic changes over time, maintaining its core meaning as the number three.
How & Where It’s Used
'तीन' is commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is universally understood across different regions of India, serving as a fundamental numeral in everyday counting.