From root: walo
Usage Note
Labing-walo follows the standard prefixing rule for roots starting with semi-vowels like W.
Examples
" Labing-walo ang gulang niya. "
Natural Translation
He/she is eighteen years old.
Literal Translation
Eighteen the age his/her.
" May labing-walong upuan sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
There are eighteen seats at the table.
Literal Translation
Has eighteen seats at table.
" Pagdating ng labing-walong taong gulang, maaari nang bumoto ang isang mamamayan sa eleksyon. "
Natural Translation
Upon turning eighteen years old, a citizen can already vote in the election.
Literal Translation
Upon-arrival of eighteen years old, can already vote the one citizen in election.
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