60
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This is the basic cardinal number meaning “sixty” or “60.”
60
It expresses a quantity, age, price, length of time, or other value of 60.
Learning notes
Explanation
หกสิบ is formed from หก (“six”) and สิบ (“ten”), expressing six tens, or 60. When counting objects, the usual order is noun + หกสิบ + classifier, as in หนังสือหกสิบเล่ม (“60 books”). With prices, time, and other measurements, the unit follows the number directly, as in หกสิบบาท (“60 baht”) and หกสิบนาที (“60 minutes”). It is a neutral, standard number used in both everyday speech and formal contexts.
Usage
It is commonly used for prices, quantities, ages, durations, distances, weights, and other numerical measurements.
Caution
Do not confuse หกสิบ (“60”) with สิบหก (“16”). When counting people or objects, use the appropriate classifier, as in นักเรียนหกสิบคน (“60 students”) and หนังสือหกสิบเล่ม (“60 books”).