sixth
word
/ˈsɪksθ/
siksth
/sˈɪksθ/
siksth
Definition
Coming in position number six in a sequence. It can also refer to one of six equal parts of something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an ordinal number before a noun: 'the sixth day', 'my sixth birthday'. It can also stand alone: 'She finished sixth.' Don't confuse it with 'six' (the number) or 'sixty'.
Spanish: sexto - sextaPortuguese (BR): sexto - sextaPortuguese (PT): sexto - sextaChinese (Simplified): 第六Chinese (Traditional): 第六Hindi: छठा - छठीArabic: السادس - السادسةBengali: ষষ্ঠRussian: шестойJapanese: 6番目 - 第6のVietnamese: thứ sáuKorean: 여섯 번째Turkish: altıncıUrdu: چھٹاIndonesian: keenam
Example Sentences
Today is the sixth day of our trip.
basic
She lives on the sixth floor.
basic
He was the sixth person in line.
basic
This is the sixth time I've called you today.
natural
We finished sixth, which was better than we expected.
natural
By the sixth episode, I was completely hooked.
natural