From root: pito
Usage Note
Tigpito is used when distributing things so that everyone gets seven. Tigpito silang mansanas. (They have seven apples each.)
Examples
" Tigpito kami ng laruan. "
Natural Translation
We each got seven toys.
Literal Translation
Seven-each we of toy.
" Bigyan sila ng tigpito. "
Natural Translation
Give them seven each.
Literal Translation
Give them of seven-each.
" Kapag dumating na ang mga regalo, siguruhin mong tigpito ang matatanggap ng bawat bata para walang magtampo. "
Natural Translation
When the gifts arrive, make sure each child receives seven so that no one gets upset.
Literal Translation
When arrive already the gifts, make-sure you seven-each the will-receive of every child so none sulk.
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