From root: bilang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbilang
nag-bi-LANG
counted
Present (Incomplete)
nagbibilang
nag-bi-bi-LANG
is counting
Future (Contemplated)
magbibilang
mag-bi-bi-LANG
will count
Usage Note
Magbilang is used when the focus is on the act of counting items or reciting numbers in sequence. It is often used in daily situations such as teaching children, checking inventory, or counting money aloud.
Examples
" Matuto tayong magbilang. "
Natural Translation
Let's learn to count.
Literal Translation
Learn we to count.
" Turuan mo siyang magbilang. "
Natural Translation
Teach him how to count.
Literal Translation
Teach you him/her to count.
" Bago matulog, nagbibilang ang bata ng mga tupa habang ipinipikit niya ang kanyang mga mata. "
Natural Translation
Before sleeping, the child counts sheep while closing his eyes.
Literal Translation
Before sleep, counting the child of sheep while closing he the his eyes.
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