Russian · Numbers & Time
Десять
desyat
Ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 10.
Example
Ему десять лет.
He is ten years old.
Etymology
The word 'десять' (desyat) derives from the Proto-Slavic *desętĭ, which connects to the Proto-Indo-European root *déḱm̥tis. It has historically indicated the base for the decimal system in Slavic cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Десять' is utilized in both formal and informal speech, predominantly in counting or describing quantities. It appears in spoken language frequently and is also found in written texts.