From root: anim
Usage Note
Anim-anim is used to describe an action done in sets of six. For example, 'Pumasok sila nang anim-anim' means 'They entered six at a time.'
Examples
" Pumasok sila nang anim-anim. "
Natural Translation
They entered six at a time.
Literal Translation
Entered they by six-six.
" Nagbabasa sila nang anim-anim. "
Natural Translation
They are reading in groups of six.
Literal Translation
Reading they by six-six.
" Dahil masikip ang silid, pinapasok kami ng guwardiya nang anim-anim para hindi magsiksikan sa loob. "
Natural Translation
Because the room was cramped, the guard let us in six at a time so we wouldn't crowd inside.
Literal Translation
Because cramped the room, let-in us of guard by six-six so not crowd at inside.
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