From root: bilyon
Usage Note
Ikalabilyon is the ika- ordinal prefix applied to labilyon (one billion), forming the formal ordinal 'billionth.' It is a highly specialized term appearing primarily in scientific, demographic, and commemorative contexts — such as marking a population milestone or a scientific measurement — and follows the same regular ika- ordinal formation applied to all Tagalog numerals.
Examples
" Ito ang ikalabilyon na tao. "
Natural Translation
This is the billionth person.
Literal Translation
This the billionth that person.
" Ito ang ikalabilyon na pagkakataon. "
Natural Translation
This is the billionth chance.
Literal Translation
This the billionth that chance.
" Sa pormal na ulat ng pananaliksik, ipinahayag ng mga siyentipiko na ito ang ikalabilyon na bituing kanilang natala. "
Natural Translation
In the formal research report, the scientists announced that this is the billionth star they had recorded.
Literal Translation
In formal research report, announced by-the scientists that this the billionth that star their recorded.
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