Arabic · Numbers & Time
خمسة
khamsa
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
أنتهي من العمل الساعة الخامسة.
I finish work at five o'clock.
Etymology
The word 'خمسة' (khamsa) traces its roots to the Semitic root 'خ م س' (kh-m-s), associated with the concept of five. This term has historical significance in various Arabic-speaking regions.
How & Where It’s Used
'خمسة' is versatile, used in both spoken and written forms in Arabic cultures. It is applicable in formal contexts such as literature and mathematics, as well as in informal situations.