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Tagalog Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Tagalog learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count up to 10 in Tagalog. Knowing numbers is an essential part of any language, and Tagalog is no exception. In addition to counting objects, numbers are used in many ways, such as telling time, giving directions, and expressing age. So, let's get started!

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Tagalog Vocabulary: Basic Vocabulary: Family Members and ..., Greetings and Polite Expressions, Shopping Vocabulary & Counting and Numbers.

Basic numbers

To count to 10 in Tagalog, we start with the most basic numbers. Note that Tagalog numerals are similar to those used in Spanish and other Philippine languages. Let's take a look at the table below:

Tagalog	Pronunciation	English
isa	EE-sa	one
dalawa	da-LA-wa	two
tatlo	TAT-lo	three
apat	a-PAT	four
lima	LEE-ma	five
anim	a-NIM	six
pito	PEE-to	seven
walo	WA-lo	eight
siyam	SEE-yam	nine
sampu	SAM-poo	ten

Notice that the pronunciation of some numbers is different from what you might expect. For example, the "l" in "dalawa" is pronounced as a "w," and "siyam" is pronounced as "sham." To get a better feel for the language, it's important to hear Tagalog spoken by native speakers. You can find native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions.

Examples in context

To better understand the use of Tagalog numbers, let's create a dialogue. In this scenario, two people are at a market buying fruits:

• Person 1: Magkano ang mansanas? (How much are the apples?)
• Person 2: Tatlong piso kada isa. (Three pesos each.)
• Person 1: Ayos lang. Bibili ako ng lima. (Okay. I will buy five.)
• Person 2: Sige po. Ito po ang sukli ninyo. (Okay. Here is your change.)

In the dialogue above, we can see how numbers are used to express quantity and price. By observing the exchange, you can also notice the use of the word "po," which is a polite marker. The use of polite markers is essential in Tagalog culture, and it shows respect towards the person you are talking to.

Cultural insights

In Tagalog culture, numbers have special meanings and are often associated with superstitions. For example, the number seven is considered lucky as it symbolizes completeness and perfection. It is also believed that cleaning the house on the first day of the new year will bring good luck, but sweeping at night will sweep away good luck. These beliefs are just a few examples of how important numbers are in Tagalog culture.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned how to count to 10 in Tagalog. We also explored the use of numbers in everyday conversations and gained cultural insights into how numbers shape Tagalog culture. By using the examples given and practicing with native speakers on Polyglot Club, you can expand your Tagalog vocabulary and become more fluent in the language.

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Sources

• Counting From 1 to 10 in Tagalog | Vocabulary - Numbers - Talk ...
• Tagalog vocabulary 5 | Vocabulary, Tagalog, Words

• Philippine languages
• Superstitions in the Philippines

Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Tagalog Vocabulary: How to Count and Use Numbers, Drinks, Business and Work & Eating Out.

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