Tamil · Numbers & Time
ஐந்து
ainthu
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
ஐந்து மணிக்கு வேலை முடியும்.
Work finishes at five.
Etymology
'ஐந்து' (ainthu) is derived from the Proto-Dravidian root *ain, meaning 'five.' This numeral showcases continuity in the vernacular with parallels in other Dravidian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
The term is widely used in spoken and written Tamil in informal and formal contexts, particularly in counting or discussing quantity.