From root: siyam
Usage Note
Pansiyam describes the ninth item in a series. For example, 'pansiyam na beses' means the ninth time.
Examples
" Pansiyam na araw na ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It's already the ninth day.
Literal Translation
Ninth that day now.
" Ito ang pansiyam na libro ko. "
Natural Translation
This is my ninth book.
Literal Translation
This the ninth book my.
" Ngayon ang pansiyam na pagsubok niya sa eksamen, kaya inaasahan ng lahat na sa wakas ay papasa na siya. "
Natural Translation
This is his ninth attempt at the exam, so everyone expects that he will finally pass.
Literal Translation
Now the ninth that attempt his at exam, so expected of everyone that at last will-pass already he.
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