From root: tao
Usage Note
Katao is a classifier used when counting individuals, such as 'limang katao' meaning five people.
Examples
" Limang katao kami. "
Natural Translation
We are five people.
Literal Translation
Five people we.
" Ilang katao ang darating? "
Natural Translation
How many people are coming?
Literal Translation
How-many people the coming?
" Kailangan nating malaman kung ilang katao ang dadalo para sapat ang maihahandang pagkain sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
We need to know how many people will attend so that the food prepared for the party will be enough.
Literal Translation
Need we to-know if how-many people the will-attend so enough the will-be-prepared food at party.
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