Amharic · Numbers & Time
አምስት
amist
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
በአምስት ሰዓት ሥራ እጨርሳለሁ።
I finish work at the fifth hour.
Etymology
'አምስት' (amist) also originates from Ge'ez, where it serves as the numeral for five. Its usage traces back to early Ethiopian civilizations' mathematical and accounting practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'አምስት' is used widely in both spoken and written contexts, making it common in everyday conversations, education settings, and formal documents. It is universally recognized across Ethiopian regions.