Hindi · Numbers & Time
नौ
nau
Nine
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number nine.
Example
स्कूल नौ बजे शुरू होता है।
School starts at nine.
Etymology
'नौ' (nau) has its origins in the Proto-Indo-Iranian *nau, closely linked with corresponding forms in various Indo-European languages, reflecting the concept of nine.
How & Where It’s Used
'नौ' is often found in informal and formal contexts, making it a versatile numeral in both spoken and written Hindi, recognized across the country.