Telugu · Numbers & Time

నిమిషం

nimisham

Minute

Beginnernoun

Definition

A period of sixty seconds.

Example

ఐదు నిమిషాలు ఆగండి.

Please wait five minutes.

Etymology

'నిమిషం' (nimisham) is derived from a term indicating a short measure of time, historically used to refer to minutes, reflecting an evolution of timekeeping language.

How & Where It’s Used

'నిమిషం' is used across spoken and written Telugu in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal events where precise time is noted.

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