From root: dalawa
Usage Note
Labindalawa uses the "n" form of the prefix because the root starts with the letter D.
Examples
" Labindalawa ang itlog. "
Natural Translation
There are twelve eggs.
Literal Translation
Twelve the eggs.
" May labindalawang buwan sa isang taon. "
Natural Translation
There are twelve months in a year.
Literal Translation
Has twelve months in one year.
" Tatlumpu't dalawa ang nag-apply, pero labindalawa lamang ang natanggap sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Thirty-two people applied, but only twelve were accepted for the job.
Literal Translation
Thirty-two the applied, but twelve only the accepted in job.
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