siyete
siyéte with stress marks
seven
Usage Note
Siyete is borrowed from Spanish 'siete' and is the Spanish-derived word for seven, commonly used alongside the native pito. Spanish-derived numbers are especially frequent when referring to time, money, and playing cards, and siyete also names a popular Filipino card game.
Examples
" Siyete na ang oras. "
Natural Translation
It is already seven o'clock.
Literal Translation
Seven already the time.
" Siyete anyos na ang aking anak. "
Natural Translation
My child is already seven years old.
Literal Translation
Seven years already the my child.
" Mag-uumpisa ang palabas nang siyete ng gabi, kaya dapat tayong dumating nang mas maaga sa teatro. "
Natural Translation
The show will begin at seven in the evening, so we should arrive at the theater earlier.
Literal Translation
Will-begin the show at seven of night, so should we arrive when more early at theater.
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