Fifteen: meaning, definitions and examples
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fifteen
[ ˈfɪfˈtiːn ]
number of things
The number that is equal to the sum of ten and five; the number following fourteen and preceding sixteen.
Synonyms
15, quince
Examples of usage
- I have fifteen apples in my basket.
- The room can accommodate fifteen people.
age
Being one more than fourteen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is fifteen years old.
- The movie is recommended for children aged fifteen and older.
Translations
Translations of the word "fifteen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quinze
🇮🇳 पंद्रह
🇩🇪 fünfzehn
🇮🇩 lima belas
🇺🇦 п'ятнадцять
🇵🇱 piętnaście
🇯🇵 十五 (じゅうご)
🇫🇷 quinze
🇪🇸 quince
🇹🇷 on beş
🇰🇷 열다섯 (yeoldaseot)
🇸🇦 خمسة عشر (khamsat ashar)
🇨🇿 patnáct
🇸🇰 pätnásť
🇨🇳 十五 (shí wǔ)
🇸🇮 petnajst
🇮🇸 fimmtán
🇰🇿 он бес
🇬🇪 თხუთმეტი (t'khutmet'i)
🇦🇿 on beş
🇲🇽 quince
Word origin
The word 'fifteen' originated from the Old English word 'fiftene', which is a combination of 'fif', meaning 'five', and '-tene', a suffix meaning 'ten'. The use of 'fifteen' to represent the number between fourteen and sixteen dates back to the 12th century. The word has remained unchanged in its meaning and spelling for centuries.