Telugu · Numbers & Time
ఆరు
aaru
Six
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number six.
Example
ఉదయం ఆరు గంటలకు లేస్తాను.
I get up at six in the morning.
Etymology
'ఆరు' (aaru) comes from the Proto-Dravidian *āru, indicating its longstanding presence as the numeral for six in Telugu culture. It has maintained its form and function over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'ఆరు' is widely used in daily conversations, educational materials, and formal writing, showing versatility across both spoken and written registers.