From root: lima
Usage Note
Panlima uses the pan- ordinal prefix on lima to mean 'fifth' in the sense of rank or position in a list or competition. It is the informal counterpart to the more formal ikalima and is the preferred form in standings, prize lists, and casual ranking conversations.
Examples
" Panlima siya sa karera. "
Natural Translation
He/She is fifth in the race.
Literal Translation
Fifth he/she in race.
" Ang panlima na premyo ay maliit. "
Natural Translation
The fifth prize is small.
Literal Translation
The fifth that prize is small.
" Bagaman panlima lang siya sa torneo, masaya pa rin ang buong pamilya dahil unang beses niyang sumali. "
Natural Translation
Although he only placed fifth in the tournament, the whole family was still happy because it was his first time to join.
Literal Translation
Although fifth only he in tournament, happy still the whole family because first time his-to join.
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