nuwebe
nuwébe with stress marks
nine
Usage Note
Nuwebe is the Spanish-derived word for nine used alongside the native Tagalog word 'siyam'. Both are in common use: nuwebe is often preferred when telling time ('alas nuwebe', nine o'clock) or when using the Spanish number system, while siyam is standard in counting and ordinal contexts. Learning both systems is essential for everyday Filipino communication.
Examples
" Alas nuwebe na ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It's nine o'clock now.
Literal Translation
Hour nine already now.
" Alas nuwebe ng umaga nang siya ay dumating. "
Natural Translation
It was nine in the morning when he/she arrived.
Literal Translation
Hour nine of morning when he/she arrived.
" Mag-uumpisa ang palabas sa alas nuwebe kaya dapat tayong dumating nang mas maaga. "
Natural Translation
The show will start at nine o'clock, so we should arrive earlier.
Literal Translation
Will-start the show at hour nine so should we arrive more early.
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