From root: bilang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binilang
bi-NI-lang
counted
Present (Incomplete)
binibilang
bi-ni-BI-lang
counting
Future (Contemplated)
bibilangin
bi-bi-la-NGIN
will count
Usage Note
Bilangin is used when focusing on specific items or quantities that need to be enumerated or tallied. It is frequently used in transactions or when checking inventory to ensure the correct amount is present.
Examples
" Bilangin mo ang mga itlog. "
Natural Translation
Count the eggs.
Literal Translation
Count you the eggs.
" Nagsimulang bilangin ni Maria ang pera. "
Natural Translation
Maria started to count the money.
Literal Translation
Started-to count by Maria the money.
" Bago kami umuwi, binilang muna ng tindera ang sukli nang maigi para walang magkamali sa bayad. "
Natural Translation
Before we went home, the vendor carefully counted the change first so that no one would make a mistake with the payment.
Literal Translation
Before we go-home, counted first by-the vendor the change well so no-one mistaken in payment.
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