Hungarian · Numbers & Time
Öt
five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number representing five units.
Example
Öt perc múlva jövök.
I will come in five minutes.
Etymology
The word 'Öt' originates from the Proto-Finno-Ugric *viisi, which has closely related forms in several Uralic languages. Its structure has remained quite consistent over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
Used informally and formally, 'Öt' frequently appears in both spoken and written Hungarian. There are no major regional variations in its usage.