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anim

ánim with stress marks

six

numeral A-nim Native origin Less Common
Numbers & Measures Cardinal Numbers
Illustration of "anim" (six)

Usage Note

Anim is the cardinal number for six and is typically followed by the linker 'na' when quantifying a noun, as in 'anim na tao' (six people). In everyday conversation, it is the standard way to express this quantity before a noun.

Examples

Beginner

" May anim akong kapatid. "

Natural Translation

I have six siblings.

Literal Translation

Have six I sibling.

Intermediate

" Anim na buwan ang nakalipas. "

Natural Translation

Six months have passed.

Literal Translation

Six months the passed.

Advanced

" Mga anim na taon na ang nakalipas nang huli kaming magkita ng matalik kong kaibigan noong elementarya. "

Natural Translation

It has been about six years since my close friend from elementary school and I last saw each other.

Literal Translation

About six year already the passed when last we see of close my friend during elementary.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

mag-anim AF VERB

to make six

Object Focus Verbs

animin OF VERB

to make six

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