Marathi · Numbers & Time

शंभर

shambhar

Hundred

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number one hundred.

Example

हे पुस्तक शंभर रुपयांचं आहे.

This book costs one hundred rupees.

Etymology

The term 'शंभर' (shambhar) comes from the Sanskrit 'शत' (śata) combined with the suffix indicating 'hundred' in colloquial use, evolving through historical linguistic shifts in Marathi.

How & Where It’s Used

'शंभर' is used in both spoken and written Marathi, typically in formal contexts such as banking, academic writing, and serious discussions, with uniform recognition across the region.

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