Indonesian · Numbers & Time
sembilan
Nine
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number nine.
Example
Toko buka jam sembilan.
The shop opens at nine.
Etymology
'Sembilan' originates from Old Malay, where it has signified the number nine. The term has held its place in the Malay linguistic lineage with minimal alteration.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sembilan' is used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, appearing in spoken language and written texts alike across Indonesia without significant regional differences.