Swedish · Numbers & Time
Åtta
Eight
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number eight.
Example
Affären öppnar klockan åtta.
The shop opens at eight.
Etymology
'Åtta' comes from Old Norse 'átta', derived from Proto-Germanic *ahtōu, tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European *oḱtṓu, revealing its longstanding historical usage in number words.
How & Where It’s Used
'Åtta' is widely utilized in both spoken and written contexts across Sweden, serving equally well in formal and informal situations. It is standardized across various regions.