From root: pito
Usage Note
Labimpito changes the prefix to end in "m" because the root word begins with the labial letter P.
Examples
" Labimpito ang presyo nito. "
Natural Translation
This costs seventeen.
Literal Translation
Seventeen the price of-this.
" Nakabili ako ng labimpitong mansanas. "
Natural Translation
I was able to buy seventeen apples.
Literal Translation
Was-able-to-buy I of seventeen apples.
" Labimpitong taon na ang nakalipas mula nang huli kaming magkita ng aking kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Seventeen years have passed since the last time my friend and I saw each other.
Literal Translation
Seventeen years already the passed since when last we see of my friend.
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