What does "three" mean?

"Three" means: The number after two. Example: "There are three birds on the tree."

How do you say three in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, three is שלוש. In Spanish, it is tres.

How do you pronounce "three"?

Three is pronounced /θriː/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Three — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

three

/θriː/

noun

The number after two

“There are three birds on the tree.”

שלוש

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Three is a noun in the numbers category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "The number after two" In Hebrew, three translates to שלוש.

Example Sentences

A triangle has three sides and three corners.
She ate three pancakes for breakfast and was very full.
The traffic light has three colors: red, yellow, and green.

Did You Know? Three is considered a very special number in many cultures and stories — think of "Three Little Pigs," "Three Bears," and "Three Wishes"! In music, a waltz has three beats in every measure. A tripod camera stand has three legs so it never wobbles.