Persian · Numbers & Time
هشت
hasht
Eight
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number eight.
Example
مغازه ساعت هشت باز میشود.
The shop opens at eight.
Etymology
'هشت' (hasht) is rooted in Middle Persian 'ašt', originating from Proto-Iranian '*aštā', linked to Indo-European '*oḱto(u)', maintaining its numerical identity through ages.
How & Where It’s Used
'هشت' (hasht) appears in both spoken and written forms, serving well in both casual and formal discussions, widely used in educational and cultural contexts.