ninth
word
/ˈnaɪnθ/
nynth
/nˈaɪnθ/
nynth
Definition
Coming after eighth and before tenth in order. It can also refer to one of nine equal parts of something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an ordinal number: 'the ninth day', 'ninth place', 'ninth grade'. As a fraction, use 'a ninth' or 'one ninth'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'nine', which is the cardinal number.
Spanish: novenoPortuguese (BR): nonoPortuguese (PT): nonoChinese (Simplified): 第九Chinese (Traditional): 第九Hindi: नौवाँArabic: التاسعBengali: নবমRussian: девятыйJapanese: 九番目 - 九分の一Vietnamese: thứ chín - một phần chínKorean: 아홉째 - 9분의 1Turkish: dokuzuncuUrdu: نواںIndonesian: kesembilan
Example Sentences
Today is the ninth of May.
basic
She finished in ninth place.
basic
My brother is in the ninth grade.
basic
This is the ninth time I've called you today.
natural
We live on the ninth floor, so the view is great.
natural
By the ninth episode, I was completely hooked.
natural