Tamil · Numbers & Time
ஏழு
ezhu
Seven
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number seven.
Example
வாரத்தில் ஏழு நாட்கள்.
There are seven days in a week.
Etymology
'ஏழு' (ezhu) traces back to the Proto-Dravidian root *eɻu, meaning 'seven.' This consistency across Dravidian languages highlights its historical usage.
How & Where It’s Used
Found in everyday speech and written texts, 'ezhu' is used in various contexts, formal and informal, with consistent usage across regions.