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Description
Type: noun (number)
Origin: Classical Urdu/Persian; commonly used in counting, mathematics, dates, and quantities
Expanded Features:
Polarity: neutral
Register: everyday, formal, academic
Pragmatic Sense: Represents the numeric value “6” in various contexts
Synonyms (Urdu): چھہ، عدد چھ، نمبر چھ
Synonyms (English): six, 6, number six
Antonyms (Urdu): صفر (0), ایک (1), پانچ (5)
Antonyms (English): zero, one, five
Key Nuances:
Can be used in counting, mathematics, dates, and numbering objects
Sometimes appears in idiomatic expressions or classical texts to denote order or rank
Usage Contexts:
Mathematics: counting or arithmetic
Everyday use: quantifying objects, time, or dates
Cultural or religious texts: representing the number six
Example Sentences:
Urdu: میرے پاس شش کتابیں ہیں
English: I have six books,
Urdu: وہ شش بجے اسکول گیا
English: He went to school at six o’clock,
Urdu: ٹیبل پر شش سیب رکھے ہیں
English: Six apples are placed on the table.
Cultural Insight: The term “شش” is standard in Urdu for formal, literary, and academic contexts, whereas colloquially “چھ” (chay) is more commonly used.
Related Terms:
چھ (chay): six (colloquial)
عدد (adad): number
گنتی (ginti): counting