From root: tatlo
Usage Note
Ikatlo is the ordinal number used to denote the third position in a sequence.
Examples
" Ikatlo ako sa pila. "
Natural Translation
I am third in line.
Literal Translation
Third I in line.
" Ito ang ikatlo kong beses dito. "
Natural Translation
This is my third time here.
Literal Translation
This the third my time here.
" Sa ikatlo naming pagtatangka, sa wakas ay nakaabot kami sa tuktok ng bundok bago dumilim. "
Natural Translation
On our third attempt, we finally reached the top of the mountain before it got dark.
Literal Translation
On third our attempt, at last reached we to top of mountain before darkened.
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