Marathi · Numbers & Time
पाच
pach
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
मी पाच वाजता काम संपवतो.
I finish work at five.
Etymology
The term 'पाच' (pach) is rooted in the Proto-Indo-Aryan *pāća, highlighting its significance in the numerical systems of Indo-European languages. Its use has remained consistent in Marathi over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'पाच' is appropriate for both formal and informal communication, found in spoken dialogue and various written materials. It is universally understood in all Marathi-speaking areas.