From root: walo
Usage Note
Tigwalo is used when distributing items or assigning quantities in groups of eight. Tigwalo silang binigyan ng kendi means they were each given eight candies.
Examples
" Tigwalo sila ng mangga. "
Natural Translation
They each got eight mangoes.
Literal Translation
Eight-each they of mango.
" Bigyan mo sila ng tigwalo. "
Natural Translation
Give them eight each.
Literal Translation
Give you them of eight each.
" Hinati ng nanay ang mga suman nang tigwalo para sa magkakapatid bago sila umalis papuntang paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Mother divided the rice cakes eight each for the siblings before they left for school.
Literal Translation
Divided of mother the rice-cakes in-a-way eight-each for the siblings before they leave going-to school.
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