Amharic · Numbers & Time
ዘጠኝ
zetegn
Nine
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number nine.
Example
ሱቁ በዘጠኝ ሰዓት ይከፈታል።
The shop opens at the ninth hour.
Etymology
'ዘጠኝ' (zetegn) comes from the roots of Ge'ez numbers, reflecting the historical evolution of counting in Ethiopia.
How & Where It’s Used
'ዘጠኝ' is widely used in both casual and formal spoken contexts and is also prevalent in educational materials. Its usage is consistent across regions in Ethiopia.