Urdu · Numbers & Time
پانچ
paanch
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
میں پانچ بجے کام ختم کرتا ہوں۔
I finish work at five.
Etymology
'پانچ' (paanch) originates from the Proto-Indo-Iranian 'pā́ñca', which continues to exist in various forms in related languages, showing its deep historical significance.
How & Where It’s Used
'پانچ' (paanch) is commonly used both in spoken and written Urdu across different social classes. It enjoys a neutral register, widely understood in various cultural settings.