Italian · Numbers & Time
sei
six
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 6.
Example
Mi sveglio alle sei di mattina.
I wake up at six in the morning.
Etymology
The Italian word 'sei' derives from the Latin 'sex', which has the same meaning. The term evolved through the Vulgar Latin into modern Italian, maintaining a phonetic resemblance.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sei' is used in both informal and formal contexts, primarily as a numeral in spoken and written language. It is uniformly understood across Italian regions with no significant regional variations.