Ukrainian · Numbers & Time
Дев'ять
devyat
Nine
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number nine.
Example
Магазин відчиняється о дев'ятій.
The shop opens at nine.
Etymology
The term 'дев'ять' (devyat) is derived from Proto-Slavic *dъvěti, reflecting its historical significance as the numeral nine and its cognates present in numerous Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Дев'ять' is widely used across spoken and written contexts in Ukrainian, recognized uniformly regardless of regional dialects.
Literary Heritage
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