lima
limá with stress marks
five
Usage Note
Lima is the cardinal number for five used in counting and specifying quantity. When preceding a noun, it typically takes the linker '-ng' (e.g., 'limang piso' for five pesos).
Examples
" Gusto ko ng limang mansanas. "
Natural Translation
I want five apples.
Literal Translation
Want I of five-linker apple.
" May lima akong kapatid. "
Natural Translation
I have five siblings.
Literal Translation
Have five my sibling.
" Kailangan kong magtipid nang mabuti dahil lima na lang ang araw bago ako sumahod ulit. "
Natural Translation
I need to budget carefully because there are only five days left before I get paid again.
Literal Translation
Need my budget well because five already only the day before I get-paid again.
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