We can write 2008 in words as Two thousand and eight. Suppose you purchased a portable mini-fan that costs Rs. 2008, then you can say, “I purchased a portable mini-fan worth Two thousand and eight rupees”. Here, the word form “Two thousand and eight” represents the name for the number 2008. Let’s understand how to convert the cardinal number 2008 into words here, in this article.
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2008 in words |
Two thousand and eight |
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Two thousand and eight in Numbers |
2008 |
2008 in English Words
We generally express numbers in words using the English alphabet. Thus, we can write 2008 in English as “Two thousand and eight”.
How to Write 2008 in Words?
The below table depicts the place value chart for the number 2008. This chart shows the place value for all the four digits of the number 2008.
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Thousands |
Hundreds |
Tens |
Ones |
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2 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
Here, ones = 8, tens = 0, hundreds = 0, thousands = 2
Thus, by expanding these digits, we get;
2 × Thousand + 0 × Hundred + 0 × Ten + 8 × One
= 2 × 1000 + 0 × 100 + 0 × 10 + 8 × 1
= 2000 + 8
= Two thousand + Eight
= Two thousand and eight
Therefore, 2008 in words = Two thousand and eight.
Learn more about place value here.
About the Number 2008
As we know, 2008 is a natural number that precedes 2009 and succeeds 2007.
2008 in words – Two thousand and eight
Is 2008 an odd number? – No
Is 2008 an even number? – Yes
Is 2008 a prime number? – No
Is 2008 a composite number? – Yes
Is 2008 a perfect square number? – No
Is 2008 a perfect cube number? – No
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