Tamil · Numbers & Time
ஒன்பது
onbathu
Nine
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number nine.
Example
கடை ஒன்பது மணிக்கு திறக்கும்.
The shop opens at nine.
Etymology
'ஒன்பது' (onbathu) is derived from the Proto-Dravidian *ōnbatu, signifying 'nine.' It showcases the linguistic evolution within the Dravidian family.
How & Where It’s Used
'Onbathu' appears in both spoken and written forms in Tamil, used informally in everyday language and formally in education and documentation.