nine
word
/ˈnaɪn/
nyn
/nˈaɪn/
nyn
Definition
The number 9; the digit or amount that comes after eight and before ten.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a cardinal number and in expressions like 'cloud nine' (extremely happy). In addresses, sports, and time ('nine o'clock'). Not to be confused with 'ninth' (ordinal).
Spanish: nuevePortuguese (BR): novePortuguese (PT): noveChinese (Simplified): 九Chinese (Traditional): 九Hindi: नौArabic: تسعةBengali: নয়Russian: девятьJapanese: 九Vietnamese: chínKorean: 아홉Turkish: dokuzUrdu: نوIndonesian: sembilan
Example Sentences
We waited nine long months for the baby to arrive.
natural
My house number is nine.
basic
She is nine years old.
basic
There are nine apples in the basket.
basic
The meeting starts at nine sharp, so don’t be late!
natural
He’s on cloud nine after winning the game.
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