Hindi · Numbers & Time
सौ
sau
Hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one hundred.
Example
यह किताब सौ रुपये की है।
This book costs one hundred rupees.
Etymology
'सौ' (sau) is derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *sāu, which means hundred and has parallels in Indo-European languages. The numeral has held on to its meaning as a significant multiple.
How & Where It’s Used
'सौ' is often employed in written numeration, formal contexts like education or finance, but is also recognized in casual conversation, prevalent across India.