From root: lima
Usage Note
Labing-lima uses the velar "ng" before the letter L, as no assimilation is required for this consonant.
Examples
" May labing-limang piso ako. "
Natural Translation
I have fifteen pesos.
Literal Translation
Has fifteen peso I.
" May labing-limang estudyante sa silid. "
Natural Translation
There are fifteen students in the room.
Literal Translation
Has fifteen students in room.
" Labing-limang minuto na lang ang natitira, kaya magmadali tayo bago magsara ang tindahan. "
Natural Translation
There are only fifteen minutes left, so let's hurry before the store closes.
Literal Translation
Fifteen minutes only just the remaining, so hurry we before close the store.
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