Thirty: meaning, definitions and examples

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thirty

 

[ ˈθəː.ti ]

Context #1 | Noun

number

The number equivalent to three times ten; a numerical value equal to 30.

Synonyms

30, XXX

Examples of usage

  • She celebrated her thirtieth birthday last week.
  • There are thirty students in the classroom.
  • The bus arrives every thirty minutes.
Context #2 | Noun

age

The age of thirty years old.

Synonyms

30s

Examples of usage

  • She achieved great success in her thirties.
  • He got married in his early thirties.

Translations

Translations of the word "thirty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trinta

🇮🇳 तीस (tīs)

🇩🇪 dreißig

🇮🇩 tiga puluh

🇺🇦 тридцять

🇵🇱 trzydzieści

🇯🇵 三十 (sanjū)

🇫🇷 trente

🇪🇸 treinta

🇹🇷 otuz

🇰🇷 서른 (seoreun)

🇸🇦 ثلاثون (thalathoon)

🇨🇿 třicet

🇸🇰 tridsať

🇨🇳 三十 (sānshí)

🇸🇮 trideset

🇮🇸 þrjátíu

🇰🇿 отыз

🇬🇪 ოცდაათი (otsdaati)

🇦🇿 otuz

🇲🇽 treinta

Etymology

The word 'thirty' originated from Old English 'þrītig', which is a combination of 'þrīe' (three) and '-tig' (group of ten). The concept of thirty has been significant in various cultures and societies due to its association with the calendar, mathematics, and human age milestones.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,187, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.