From PIE *h₁néwn̥. Kurdish 'neh' and Persian 'noh' preserve the 'n' initial. Hindi 'nau', English 'nine', and French 'neuf' (< Latin 'novem') all show the same root. Russian 'devyat'' diverged significantly.
neh *h₁néwn̥
| Kurdish | Persian | Hindi | Russian | French | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| neh | noh | nau | devyat' | neuf | nine |
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