Viisikümmne

The Estonian word "viisikümmne" translates to fifty in English. It is a cardinal number, representing the quantity of five tens. In the Estonian numeral system, it is formed by combining the word for five, "viis," with the word for ten, "kümme," though the spelling changes slightly in the combined form.

"Viisikümmne" is used in counting, age, dates, and measurements, just as the number fifty is used in English. For example, one might say "mul on viisikümmne aastat" to mean "I am fifty years old." Similarly, in a list of numbers, "viisikümmne" would follow "nelikümmend üheksa" (forty-nine) and precede "viiskümmend üks" (fifty-one).

The concept of fifty as a significant number is present in various cultures. In Estonia, "viisikümmne" is a fundamental part of everyday language and numerical understanding. It is a common milestone in life, often associated with middle age. Its pronunciation involves a distinct stress pattern typical of Estonian compound words.