From root: lima
Usage Note
Tiglima describes a distribution where each person or unit receives five. Tiglima kaming kendi na binigay ni nanay (Mother gave us five candies each).
Examples
" Tiglima kami ng mansanas. "
Natural Translation
We each got five apples.
Literal Translation
Five-each we of apple.
" Tiglima ang ibinigay ko sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
I gave five each to them.
Literal Translation
Five-each the gave I to them.
" Pinaghati-hati ng guro ang mga lapis nang tiglima para sa bawat pangkat na nagtatrabaho sa proyekto. "
Natural Translation
The teacher divided the pencils five each among the groups working on the project.
Literal Translation
Divided of teacher the pencils in-a-way five-each for the every group working on project.
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