Swedish · Numbers & Time
Nio
Nine
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number nine.
Example
Skolan börjar klockan nio.
School starts at nine.
Etymology
'Nio' finds its roots in Old Norse 'níu', which comes from Proto-Germanic *newō and traces back to Proto-Indo-European *nǝwṓ, marking its consistent presence in numeral traditions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nio' is consistently used in both spoken and written forms, applicable in formal education, literature, and casual conversation without significant regional variations.