Marathi · Numbers & Time
शंभर
shambhar
Hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one hundred.
Example
हे पुस्तक शंभर रुपयांचं आहे.
This book costs one hundred rupees.
Etymology
The term 'शंभर' (shambhar) comes from the Sanskrit 'शत' (śata) combined with the suffix indicating 'hundred' in colloquial use, evolving through historical linguistic shifts in Marathi.
How & Where It’s Used
'शंभर' is used in both spoken and written Marathi, typically in formal contexts such as banking, academic writing, and serious discussions, with uniform recognition across the region.