Tamil · Numbers & Time
ஆறு
aaru
Six
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number six; the same word also means river!
Example
நான் காலை ஆறு மணிக்கு எழுவேன்.
I get up at six in the morning.
Etymology
'ஆறு' (aaru) originates from the Proto-Dravidian *āɳu, as a numeral for 'six,' showing its long-standing place in Tamil numerical systems.
How & Where It’s Used
'Aaru' is utilized in both spoken and written forms, common in everyday conversation and educational settings, with universal usage in Tamil Nadu and parts of Sri Lanka.