singko
síngko with stress marks
five
Usage Note
Singko is the Spanish-derived word from cinco for five, used in Filipino counting especially for money, time, and scores. In school grading, singko informally means a failing grade of 5, making it a word that carries weight in both commerce and the classroom.
Examples
" Singko lang ang sukli ko. "
Natural Translation
My change is only five.
Literal Translation
Five only the change my.
" Mayroon akong singko pesos. "
Natural Translation
I have five pesos.
Literal Translation
Have I five pesos.
" Umiyak ang estudyante nang makita niyang singko ang nakuha sa pagsusulit na pinaghirapan niya. "
Natural Translation
The student cried when she saw she got a failing grade of five on the exam she worked hard for.
Literal Translation
Cried the student when saw she five the got in exam that worked-hard she.
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