zesduizend

Zesduizend is the Dutch cardinal number equal to six thousand. It is formed by combining the words zes (six) and duizend (thousand). In contemporary Dutch, large numerals like zesduizend are typically written as a closed compound and used in contexts such as population counts, financial figures, and measurements.

The term can also function as a proper noun in varied contexts, including titles, organizations, or branding, where capitalization or branding conventions may apply. When used in ordinary language, it is read as six thousand.

In the Dutch counting system, zesduizend belongs to a broader set of numerals that include duizend (one thousand), honderd (one hundred), and miljoenen (millions). The spelling and pronunciation align with standard Dutch pronunciation rules for compound numbers, and the form zesduizend is the common written representation for the quantity.

Etymology is straightforward: the word is a fusion of zes and duizend, with duizend itself tracing back to older Germanic roots for “thousand.” The combination follows a regular pattern in Dutch for forming large numbers, allowing speakers to express precise counts efficiently in written and spoken Dutch.