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Дев'ять
The apostrophe ensures the v and ya sounds remain distinct. It shares the same ending structure as the number five.
Examples in context
Моя квартира номер дев'ять на поверсі.
My apartment is number nine on the floor.
У кошику лежить дев'ять стиглих груш.
There are nine ripe pears in the basket.
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