Arabic · Numbers & Time
عشرة
'ashara
Ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number ten.
Example
انتظرت عشر دقائق.
I waited for ten minutes.
Etymology
Derived from the root 'ع ش ر' (ʕ-sh-r), the term 'عشرة' ('ashara) signifies ten. This numeral has long historical significance in Arabic and related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'عشرة' is commonly found in both spoken and written Arabic and is employed across various contexts, including mathematics and everyday conversation.