Telugu · Numbers & Time

ఐదు

aidu

Five

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number five.

Example

ఐదు గంటలకు పని అయిపోతుంది.

Work finishes at five.

Etymology

'ఐదు' (aidu) derives from the Proto-Dravidian *aidu, evolving alongside the other numerals in Telugu. Its place in the numerical system has remained stable through the history of the language.

How & Where It’s Used

'ఐదు' is commonly used in various contexts, both in informal speech and formal writings. It is universally understood without significant regional dialect differences.

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