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As a Tagalog language teacher for over 20 years, I know that numbers are essential in everyday communication. That's why in this lesson, we will learn the basics of counting in Tagalog and how to use numbers in different contexts. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to count in Tagalog and use numbers in various situations to express quantities and more.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Family & Idiomatic Expressions.

Counting in Tagalog

One of the first things you should learn is how to count from 1 to 10. Let's start with the basics:

Tagalog	Pronunciation	English
isa	EE-sa	one
dalawa	Dah-LAH-wah	two
tatlo	TAHT-loh	three
apat	AH-paht	four
lima	LEE-ma	five
anim	Ah-NIM	six
pito	PEE-toh	seven
walo	Wah-LOH	eight
siyam	SEE-yahm	nine
sampu	SAHM-poo	ten

To count from eleven onwards, simply add "dalawampu" (twenty), "tatlongpu" (thirty), "apatnapu" (forty), and so on before adding the remaining digits. For example, twenty-five in Tagalog is "dalawampu't lima".

It's also essential to note that Tagalog numbers follow a decimal number system like English: tens, hundreds, thousands, etc.

Using Numbers in Context

Now that you know how to count in Tagalog, let's learn how to use these numbers in different contexts.

Quantities

When talking about quantities, use the number directly followed by the noun. Here are some examples:

• "Isa pang baso, please." (One more glass, please.)
• "Limang libro ang kailangan." (We need five books.)
• "Apat na dumplings, please." (Four dumplings, please.)

Time and Dates

When talking about time and dates, use the words "oras" (hour) and "araw" (day) along with the numbers.

• "Alas-siyam na ng gabi." (Nine o'clock in the evening.)
• "Ika-apat ng Abril." (Fourth of April.)

Money

When talking about money, use the word "piso" or "peso" (Philippine currency) along with the numbers.

• "Lima pong piso ang sulit nito." (This is worth fifty pesos.)
• "Tatlong daang piso lang 'yan." (That's only three hundred pesos.)

Phone Numbers

When giving out phone numbers, use the word "numero" followed by the numbers.

• "Ang numero ko ay dalawang tatlo, apat na lima, anim, siyam, sampu." (My number is 23-45-67-10.)

Exercises

Now let's put what you have learned to the test. Below are some exercises to help you practice counting and using numbers in different contexts. Answer these questions in Tagalog:

• What is "ninety-nine" in Tagalog?
• How do you say "five hundred pesos" in Tagalog?
• What is "Tuesday" in Tagalog?
• How do you say "two hours" in Tagalog?
• How do you say "twenty-five" in Tagalog?

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned the basics of counting in Tagalog and how to use numbers in different contexts. Make sure to practice counting and using numbers as much as you can to become more comfortable with them. Keep in mind that Tagalog numbers follow the decimal system, making it relatively easy to learn. By mastering numbers and counting, you'll be able to communicate better in daily life and in more complex situations.

Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Family Members and Relationships & Greetings and Farewells.

Other Lessons

• Counting and Numbers
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Food
• Animals
• Food and Drinks
• Hobbies, Sports, and Leisure Activities
• Science and Technology
• Shapes
• Greetings and Polite Expressions

Sources

• Tagalog Numbers List for Beginners | YourDictionary
• Counting From 1 to 10 in Tagalog | Vocabulary – Numbers - Talk ...
• Counting From 1 to 10 in Tagalog | Vocabulary - Numbers - Talk ...