From root: anim
Usage Note
Pang-anim indicates the sixth person or item in a sequence. For example, 'Pang-anim siya sa pila' means 'He is sixth in line.'
Examples
" Pang-anim ako sa pila. "
Natural Translation
I am sixth in line.
Literal Translation
Sixth I in line.
" Siya ang pang-anim na dumating. "
Natural Translation
He/She was the sixth to arrive.
Literal Translation
He/she the sixth that arrived.
" Kahit pang-anim lang siya sa listahan ng mga tatakbo, naniniwala pa rin ang lahat na siya ang mananalo. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is only sixth on the list of runners, everyone still believes that he will win.
Literal Translation
Even sixth only he in list of (plural) will-run, believe still all that he the will-win.
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