Nëntëdhjetë

Nëntëdhjetë is a number in the Albanian language that corresponds to the numerical value of 90 in the decimal number system. It is used both in everyday language and in formal contexts to denote the quantity or position of ninety within a sequence.

Etymologically, the word "nëntëdhjetë" derives from Albanian roots, where "nëntë" means nine and "dhjetë" means ten. The compound reflects the way numbers in the nineties are constructed in Albanian, similar to many other languages that combine units and tens to form compound numbers.

In the Albanian counting system, "nëntëdhjetë" is part of the formation of numbers from ninety-one to ninety-nine, which are typically formed by combining "nëntëdhjetë" with the units one through nine, such as "nëntëdhjetë e një" (ninety-one).

Nëntëdhjetë holds significance in various cultural, historical, and numeric contexts within Albanian communities. In social, legal, or statistical discussions, it is used to specify quantities, ages, or rankings. For example, it might refer to an age in demographic data or a position in a sequence.

The number 90 is considered a high double-digit number and is often associated with completeness or a near-millennium milestone. Its pronunciation and structure exemplify the Albanian language’s systematic approach to constructing numerals.

Overall, "nëntëdhjetë" is a fundamental element of the Albanian numerical lexicon, illustrating the language's methodology for expressing large numbers through compound words.