From root: apat
Usage Note
Ikaapat is the ika- ordinal prefix on apat, forming the formal ordinal 'fourth' used primarily for dates, numbered events, and official sequences. It is the standard choice for calendar references and formal enumeration, while pang-apat handles more casual ranking contexts; the ika- series is fully regular across all numerals.
Examples
" Ikaapat siya sa pila. "
Natural Translation
He's fourth in line.
Literal Translation
Fourth he in line.
" Ito ang ikaapat na beses. "
Natural Translation
This is the fourth time.
Literal Translation
This the fourth that time.
" Sa ikaapat na araw ng pista, gaganapin ang pinakamalaking parada sa buong bayan. "
Natural Translation
On the fourth day of the fiesta, the biggest parade in the whole town will be held.
Literal Translation
On fourth that day of fiesta, will-be-held the biggest parade in whole town.
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