From root: tatlo
Usage Note
Labintatlo follows the rule of partial assimilation, where the prefix ends in "n" before the letter T.
Examples
" Labintatlo ang taon ko. "
Natural Translation
I am thirteen years old.
Literal Translation
Thirteen the year my.
" Sila ay labintatlo sa grupo. "
Natural Translation
There are thirteen of them in the group.
Literal Translation
They are thirteen in group.
" Labintatlo ang manlalaro sa koponan, kaya may sapat na pamalit kapag may napapagod. "
Natural Translation
There are thirteen players on the team, so there are enough substitutes whenever someone gets tired.
Literal Translation
Thirteen the players in team, so has enough substitute when has gets-tired.
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