From root: bilang
Usage Note
Bilangan refers to the place where counting happens or the actual result of a tally, such as in elections.
Examples
" Tapos na ang bilangan ng boto. "
Natural Translation
The vote count is finished.
Literal Translation
Finished already the tally of votes.
" Magsimula na ang bilangan. "
Natural Translation
Let the tally begin.
Literal Translation
Start already the tally.
" Maingat na binantayan ng mga botante ang bilangan upang matiyak na walang mandaraya. "
Natural Translation
The voters carefully watched the count to make sure no one would cheat.
Literal Translation
Careful [linker] watched by the voters the tally so-that ensure [linker] no-one will-cheat.
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