tõu
Tíu is the Icelandic word for the number ten and functions as a cardinal numeral in counting, ages, dates, and other quantitative expressions. It is written with an acute accent on the í and is pronounced with a lengthened vowel.
In the Icelandic numeral system, tíu serves as the base for ten. Numbers from eleven to nineteen
Etymology and related forms: tíu is cognate with the Danish ti and the Norwegian ti, reflecting a
Usage and context: beyond simple counting, tíu appears in arithmetic, timekeeping, and commonly in historical or