PIE *tréyes shows interesting evolution: the initial 't' became 's' in Iranian languages (Kurdish 'sê', Persian 'se'), remained 't' in Hindi and Russian, and became 'th' in English. French 'trois' comes from Latin 'tres'.
sê *tréyes
| Kurdish | Persian | Hindi | Russian | French | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sê | se | tīn | tri | trois | three |
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Last Updated:
January 11, 2026
Notes:
T→S in Iranian branch