From root: bilang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinilang
i-bi-NI-lang
included in a count
Present (Incomplete)
ibinibilang
i-bi-ni-BI-lang
including in a count
Future (Contemplated)
ibibilang
i-bi-BI-lang
will include in a count
Usage Note
Ibilang is used when formally adding a person or item to a specific list, group, or numerical count. It often implies that the object is being considered part of a larger whole or a collective plan.
Examples
" Ibilang mo rin ako. "
Natural Translation
Include me too.
Literal Translation
Include you also me.
" Kailangan mong ibilang si Ben. "
Natural Translation
You need to include Ben in the count.
Literal Translation
Need you include name-, Ben.
" Sabi ng guro, ibilang daw natin ang mga absent kahapon sa listahan ng kukuha ng pagsusulit sa Lunes. "
Natural Translation
The teacher said we should include those who were absent yesterday in the list of those taking the exam on Monday.
Literal Translation
Said of teacher, include reportedly we the absent yesterday in list of take of exam on Monday.
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