From root: siyam
Usage Note
Siyamnapu is the Tagalog word for the number ninety. It is formed by combining nine (siyam) and the suffix for tens (pu).
Examples
" Siyamnapu ang puntos ko. "
Natural Translation
My score is ninety.
Literal Translation
Ninety the points my.
" Ang presyo ay siyamnapu na piso. "
Natural Translation
The price is ninety pesos.
Literal Translation
The price is ninety that pesos.
" Halos siyamnapu sa bawat isang daang sumagot ang nagsabing gusto nilang matuto ng wikang Filipino sa loob ng app. "
Natural Translation
Almost ninety out of every one hundred respondents said they want to learn the Filipino language inside the app.
Literal Translation
Almost ninety in each one hundred answered the said-that want their to-learn of language Filipino in inside of app.
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