Urdu · Numbers & Time

پانچ

paanch

Five

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number five.

Example

میں پانچ بجے کام ختم کرتا ہوں۔

I finish work at five.

Etymology

'پانچ' (paanch) originates from the Proto-Indo-Iranian 'pā́ñca', which continues to exist in various forms in related languages, showing its deep historical significance.

How & Where It’s Used

'پانچ' (paanch) is commonly used both in spoken and written Urdu across different social classes. It enjoys a neutral register, widely understood in various cultural settings.

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