From root: siyam
Usage Note
Tigsiyam is used when assigning or distributing exactly nine items per person or group. Tigsiyam na piso means nine pesos each.
Examples
" Tigsiyam kami ng mansanas. "
Natural Translation
We each got nine apples.
Literal Translation
Nine-each we of apples.
" Bumili kami ng tigsiyam na kendi. "
Natural Translation
We bought nine candies each.
Literal Translation
Bought we of nine-each candies.
" Tigsiyam na piraso ng tinapay ang ibinigay sa bawat pamilyang dumalo sa libreng pamimigay kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
Nine pieces of bread each were given to every family that attended the free giveaway this morning.
Literal Translation
Nine-each pieces of bread the given to each family that-attended to-the free giveaway earlier morning.
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