Swedish · Numbers & Time
Fem
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
Jag slutar jobbet klockan fem.
I finish work at five o'clock.
Etymology
The word 'fem' comes from the Old Norse 'fimm', linked to the Proto-Germanic *fīmō and the Proto-Indo-European *pénkʷe. It signifies the continued linguistic evolution within the numeral systems of Germanic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Fem' is prevalent in both casual and formal situations, widely used in daily life, education, and media. It does not exhibit significant regional variations.