Indonesian · Numbers & Time
tiga
Three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number three.
Example
Kita bertemu jam tiga.
We meet at three o'clock.
Etymology
The word 'tiga' originates from the Old Malay 'tiga', which has retained its form and meaning through the evolution of the Malay-Indonesian language over centuries. It shares roots with Proto-Malayic and is linked to similar terms in other Austronesian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tiga' is used in both formal and informal contexts across Indonesia to denote the numeral three. It is commonly spoken and written in everyday conversations, educational settings, and various forms of media without significant regional variations.