Kilo Lingo

/ˈkin.θe/

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Translation

fifteen

Word origin

From Latin quindecim, from quinque ('five') plus decem ('ten').

Origin
Latin
Root
quindecim
English cognates
quintet, decimal

Examples

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I am fifteen years old and I go to secondary school.

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There were fifteen people at the meeting.

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The bus comes every fifteen minutes.

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We bought fifteen apples at the market.

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The party starts at three o'clock sharp.

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This word is part of lesson 46.