Marathi · Numbers & Time
आठ
aath
Eight
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number eight.
Example
काम आठ वाजता सुरू होतं.
Work starts at eight.
Etymology
The term 'आठ' (aath) originates from the Proto-Indo-Aryan *āṭh, which is consistent with its cognate forms in other Indo-European languages. Its meaning as 'eight' has remained unchanged in Marathi.
How & Where It’s Used
'आठ' is extensively used in both formal and informal settings, often in conversations, education, and written texts. It is recognized across different Marathi dialects.