From root: tatlo
Usage Note
Ikatatlumpu is used for the 30th item in a series or for a 30th anniversary.
Examples
" Ikatatlumpu siya sa pila. "
Natural Translation
He is thirtieth in line.
Literal Translation
Thirtieth he in-the line.
" Ikatatlumpu ng buwan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Today is the thirtieth of the month.
Literal Translation
Thirtieth of month today.
" Ipagdiriwang namin sa susunod na linggo ang ikatatlumpu nilang anibersaryo bilang mag-asawa. "
Natural Translation
Next week we will celebrate their thirtieth anniversary as a married couple.
Literal Translation
Will-celebrate we on next week the thirtieth their anniversary as married-couple.
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