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cinci

Five

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number five.

Example

Termin lucrul la ora cinci.

I finish work at five o'clock.

Etymology

The word 'cinci' traces back to the Latin 'quinque'. Its evolution from Latin to contemporary Romanian reflects phonetic changes in the numeral system.

How & Where It’s Used

'Cinci' can be found in both formal documents and informal speech, widely understood across all regions of Romania.

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