From root: lima
Usage Note
Limampu is the standard Tagalog cardinal number for fifty, formed by combining lima (five) and mpu (a bound form of sampu, ten), following the regular tens pattern. It is culturally significant as the midpoint of a century and is invoked in discussions of age milestones and retirement age in Filipino social conversation.
Examples
" Limampu ang piso ko. "
Natural Translation
I have fifty pesos.
Literal Translation
Fifty the peso my.
" May limampu na bata sa labas. "
Natural Translation
There are fifty children outside.
Literal Translation
Has fifty that child at outside.
" Nang umabot siya ng limampung taong gulang, nagpasya siyang magretiro at magsaka na lamang sa probinsiya. "
Natural Translation
When he reached fifty years old, he decided to retire and just farm in the province.
Literal Translation
When reached he of fifty years old, decided he to-retire and to-farm just in province.
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