Ukrainian · Numbers & Time
Шість
shist
Six
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number six.
Example
Я прокидаюся о шостій.
I wake up at six.
Etymology
The numeral 'шість' (shist) comes from Proto-Slavic *šěščь, reflecting a long-standing numerical tradition in Slavic languages. The form has remained robust throughout time across various related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Шість' appears in both spoken and written forms of the language to signify the number six, with no notable regional dialects affecting its usage.
Literary Heritage
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