COUNT WITH CONFIDENCENumbers in Tagalog: Counting, Prices, Time, and Dates
Tagalog conversations may mix native number forms, Spanish-derived forms, and English numbers depending on the situation. Learn the native sequence first, then notice which system your community uses for time, money, and dates.
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Count from one to ten
The linker -ng appears in some number phrases before a noun, as in dalawang tao. Treat the combined phrase as your learning unit.
| Number | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| 1 | isa |
| 2 | dalawa |
| 3 | tatlo |
| 4 | apat |
| 5 | lima |
| 6 | anim |
| 7 | pito |
| 8 | walo |
| 9 | siyam |
| 10 | sampu |
Build larger numbers
Labing- forms the teens, while multiples of ten use pu. In fast conversation you may also hear Spanish-derived or English forms, especially for clock time and prices.
Ask about price and time
Memorize the question and answer together so you can recognize either a native, Spanish-derived, or English number in the reply.
Numbers in Tagalog FAQ
Which number system do Tagalog speakers use?
Native Tagalog, Spanish-derived forms, and English all appear. The choice varies by speaker and context, so learn to recognize more than one system.
How do you say one hundred in Tagalog?
Isang daan is one hundred. You may also hear siyento in contexts that use Spanish-derived numbers.
How do you ask how much in Tagalog?
Magkano? means how much? For an object, ask Magkano ito?
References and free Tagalog resources
Use this article as a practical starting point, then verify vocabulary, explore the grammar in depth, and compare what you hear from proficient speakers in your community.