Amharic · Numbers & Time
ሶስት
sost
Three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number three.
Example
በሶስት ሰዓት እንገናኛለን።
We meet at the third hour.
Etymology
The Amharic word 'ሶስት' (sost) derives from the Ge'ez numeral system. This root numeral has been used historically in Ethiopia's counting and mathematical systems.
How & Where It’s Used
'ሶስት' is used in both spoken and written contexts, particularly in everyday conversation and education. It is neutral in register and widely understood across all regions of Ethiopia.