Bengali · Numbers & Time
তিন
tin
Three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number three.
Example
আমরা তিনটায় দেখা করব।
We will meet at three.
Etymology
The term 'তিন' (tin) traces its roots to the Proto-Indo-Iranian *tīna, which is comparable to its equivalents in several Indo-European languages. This numeral has also seen consistent phonetic forms throughout its history.
How & Where It’s Used
'তিন' is used in both formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in everyday spoken language as well as written texts. It is widely recognized throughout the Bengali-speaking regions.