Urdu · Numbers & Time
دس
das
Ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number ten.
Example
میں نے دس منٹ انتظار کیا۔
I waited ten minutes.
Etymology
'دس' (das) comes from the Proto-Indo-Iranian 'daśa', which has been a fundamental numeral across many Indo-European languages, marking its historical importance.
How & Where It’s Used
'دس' (das) is used in everyday counting, education, and formal contexts. It is recognized throughout various Urdu dialects with minimal regional variation.