Marathi · Numbers & Time
pach
Five
The number five.
मी पाच वाजता काम संपवतो.
I finish work at five.
The term 'पाच' (pach) is rooted in the Proto-Indo-Aryan *pāća, highlighting its significance in the numerical systems of Indo-European languages. Its use has remained consistent in Marathi over time.
'पाच' is appropriate for both formal and informal communication, found in spoken dialogue and various written materials. It is universally understood in all Marathi-speaking areas.