Language/Tagalog/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20
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Learning to count in any language is an essential skill to have, especially for beginners. In this lesson, we will be focusing on Tagalog numbers from 1 to 20. Numbers are an integral part of everyday life, and it is important to know how to count them in Tagalog, especially if you plan on traveling to the Philippines or have Filipino friends or family. Even if you're not planning to visit the Philippines, it's always a good idea to learn as many languages as you can!
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Basic Numbers
Let's start with the basic numbers from 1 to 10. These numbers are quite simple and easy to remember.
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| isa | EE-sah | one |
| dalawa | dah-LAH-wah | two |
| tatlo | TAH-tloh | three |
| apat | ah-PAHT | four |
| lima | LEE-mah | five |
| anim | ah-NEEM | six |
| pito | PEE-toh | seven |
| walo | wah-LOH | eight |
| siyam | SEE-yahm | nine |
| sampu | SAHM-poh | ten |
As you can see, some of the numbers have unique pronunciations, but overall, they are relatively simple to learn. The next ten numbers (11-20) will require a bit more studying, so let's move on to them now.
Numbers 11-20
When counting in Tagalog from 11 to 20, we use a combination of the words for the numbers 1 to 9 and the Tagalog word for 10, which is "sampu". Here are the numbers:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| labing-isa | lah-BEENG-ee-sah | eleven |
| labindalawa | lah-BEEN-dah-LAH-wah | twelve |
| labintatlo | lah-BEEN-tah-TLOH | thirteen |
| labing-apat | lah-BEENG-ah-PAHT | fourteen |
| labinlima | lah-BEEN-LEE-mah | fifteen |
| labing-anim | lah-BEENG-ah-NEEM | sixteen |
| labimpito | lah-BEEM-pee-toh | seventeen |
| labing-walo | lah-BEENG-wah-LOH | eighteen |
| labinsiyam | lah-BEEN-SEE-yahm | nineteen |
| dalawampu | dah-lah-wahm-POH | twenty |
Notice how the word "labing" is used to connect the numbers from 11-19 to the word for 10 (sampu). Also, the Tagalog word for 20 is "dalawampu", which is a combination of the word "dalawa" (two) and "sampu" (ten).
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks to remember when learning how to count in Tagalog:
- In Tagalog, the numbers follow a cardinal system rather than an ordinal system. This means that when counting, you use "isa" (one) instead of "first", "lima" (five) instead of "fifth", and so on.
- To say "and" in Tagalog, you use the word "at". For example, if you want to say "twenty-one" in Tagalog, you would say "dalawampu't isa".
- When referring to years, the word for "year" in Tagalog is "taon". When stating a year, you would use the format "ikadalawampu't isa ng taong 2023", which means "twenty-first of 2023".
- To add "hundred" to a number in Tagalog, you use the word "daan". For example, "one hundred" in Tagalog is "isang daan".
With these tips in mind, you'll be able to count and use numbers in Tagalog with ease!
Practice
To practice your Tagalog numbers, try counting from 1 to 20 and back again. You can also try counting random objects around you or practicing with a friend. Here are some fun ways to practice:
- Play a game of bingo with numbers 1-20 in Tagalog. The caller can say the numbers in Tagalog, and players can mark off their boards with the English translations.
- Use numbers to order food at a Filipino restaurant. Challenge yourself to order your meal in Tagalog!
- Practice telling time in Tagalog using the numbers you've learned.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Tagalog. Knowing the basics of Tagalog numbers is an essential skill for anyone who wants to learn Tagalog, and it's just the starting point. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary, and you'll be able to speak Tagalog with confidence in no time.
Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Count from 1 to 10 & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Other Lessons
- How to Thank Someone
- Banking and Postal Services
- Asking for Directions
- Common Foods
- Count from 1 to 10
- Modes of Transportation
- Education and Learning
- Months of the Year
- Drinks
- Hobbies and Interests
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