Swedish · Numbers & Time
Tio
Ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number ten.
Example
Jag väntade i tio minuter.
I waited for ten minutes.
Etymology
'Tio' originates from Old Norse 'tíu', which is linked to Proto-Germanic *tehun and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European *deḱm̥t, illustrating its integral role in the development of numeral systems.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tio' is commonly employed in both casual and formal settings, widely understood throughout Sweden in everyday conversation and writing.