Usage Note
Kinse is the Spanish-derived word for fifteen, used widely in everyday Tagalog for counting money, dates, and ages. It coexists with the native form 'labinlima' but kinse is often preferred when discussing dates (e.g., the fifteenth of the month) or in commercial contexts.
Examples
" Kinse piso lang ito. "
Natural Translation
This is only fifteen pesos.
Literal Translation
Fifteen peso only this.
" Kinse na taon na siya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He/She is fifteen years old now.
Literal Translation
Fifteen already years old he/she now.
" Babalik na lang kami sa bahay ninyo sa kinse ng buwan dahil wala kayo ngayon. "
Natural Translation
We'll just come back to your house on the fifteenth of the month since you're not around now.
Literal Translation
Will-return just we to house your on fifteenth of month because none you now.
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