Painless List of Tagalog Numbers From 0 to 1M

Tagalog Numbers

No matter where you are in the world, numbering and counting are deemed as two of the most basic vocabulary lessons that each person should memorize by heart. You see, the Filipino language is actually so diverse! And if you are learning Tagalog, remember that there is so much more than saying good morning and thank you in the language. If you are planning to visit the Pearl of the Orient Seas, learning how to count using Tagalog numbers is one of the surefire ways to astound most of the locals.

As we have discussed in our handy dandy list of 500 common Tagalog phrases, the language of the Philippines is unique in the sense that it features significant connections with the Spanish language.  Due to this, you might be surprised to know that Filipinos interchangeably use two sets of numbering systems: Tagalog and Spanish. These systems are normally used every day- when you are in the market, counting things, or even telling time.

What Is The Word Numbers In Tagalog?

The word number in Tagalog is “bilang,” but some of you might think it’s called “numero.” However, it was once used as the official translation before. Understanding the Tagalog translation of numbers goes beyond simple linguistic knowledge. It holds a multitude of benefits that can enhance your personal and cultural experiences.

 Cardinal Tagalog Numbers

Below is an example of the first set of cardinal numbers 1-10:

EnglishTagalogSpanish
ZeroSeroSero
OneIsaUno
TwoDalawaDos
ThreeTatloTres
FourApatKuwatro
FiveLimaSingko
SixAnimSais
SevenPitoSiete
EightWaloOtso
NineSiyamNuwebe
TenSampuDiyez

Normally, the Spanish counting system is used for telling time, age, and prices of goods in “palengke” or public marketplace in English. On the other hand, Tagalog numbers are mainly used for counting things, people, money, and random objects. As a word of advice, do not that Filipinos use code-switching where L1 is Tagalog and L2 is either Spanish or English. With this being said, it might be helpful to brush up your Spanish skills too.

Tagalog Numbers Counting From 11 To 29

Counting From 11 To 29 In Tagalog

Luckily, learning the Tagalog language is an easy process, especially if you know English. You see, Tagalog counting follows the same pattern as English counting with orders such as ones, tens, and hundreds.

EnglishTagalogSpanish
ElevenLabing-isaOnse
TwelveLabing-dalawaDose
ThirteenLabing-tatloTrese
FourteenLabing-apatKatorse
FifteenLabing-limeKinse
SixteenLabing-animDisisais
SeventeenLabing-pitoDisisiete
EighteenLabing-waloDisiotso
NineteenLabing-siyamDisinuwebe
EnglishTagalogSpanish
TwentyDalawampuBeynte
Twenty-oneDalawampu’t isaBeynte uno
Twenty-twoDalawampu’t dalawaBeynte dos
Twenty-threeDalawampu’t tatloBeynte tres
Twenty-fourDalawampu’t apatBeynte kwatro
Twenty-fiveDalawampu’t limaBeynte sinko
Twenty-sixDalawampu’t animBeynte sais
Twenty-sevenDalawampu’t pitoBeynte siete
Twenty-eightDalawampu’t waloBeynte otso
Twenty-nineDalawampu’t siyamBeynte nuwebe
Tagalog Numbers Counting From 30 To 90

Counting From 30 To 90 In Tagalog

To learn to count using 30 to 90, all you have to do is change all the “dalawampu’t” in the Tagalog column for the appropriate number. The same thing is true with the Spanish variation.

EnglishTagalogSpanish
ThirtyTatlumpuTrenta
FortyApatnapuKwarenta
FiftyLimampuSingkwenta
SixtyAnimnapuSeisenta
SeventyPitumpuSeyenta
EightyWalmupuOtsenta
NinetySiyamnapuNobenta

For continuation, the general format followed is hundreds+ “na” or “ng” + “daan” or “raan” + “at” + the other numbers. Let us first discuss the meaning of the Tagalog signifiers in that format.

SignifierWhen to useExample
naIf the number ends with a consonant400 = Apat na raan
ngIf the number ends with a vowel200 = Dalawang daan
daanUsed in combination with signifier “ng”800 = Walong daan
raanUsed in combination with signifier “na”600 = Anim na raan
atUsed to present the connection between hundreds and tens place649 = Anim na raan at apatnapu’t siyam

How To Count From 100 To 900 In Tagalog

To continue our counting from 100 to 900, take note of the cardinal Tagalog numbers below:

EnglishTagalogSpanish
One hundredIsang daanCiento
Two hundredDalawang daanDos ciento
Three hundredTatlong daanTres ciento
Four hundredApat na daanKuwatro ciento
Five hundredLimang daanQuinientos
Six hundredAnim na daanSais ciento
Seven hundredPitong daanSiete ciento
Eight hundredWalong daanOtso ciento
Nine hundredSiyam na daanNuwebe ciento

For counting 1000 to 9000, the following vocabulary terms are used:

EnglishTagalogSpanish
One thousandIsang liboMil
Two thousandDalawang liboDos mil
Three thousandTatlong liboTres mil
Four thousandApat na liboKuwatro mil
Five thousandLimang liboSingko mil
Six thousandAnim na liboSais mil
Seven thousandPitong liboSiete mil
Eight thousandWalong liboOtso mil
Nine thousandSiyam na liboNuwebe mil

*Note: Colloquially, Filipinos usually say “sanlibo” instead of “isang libo” for 1000.

Tagalog Numbers Counting From 10000 to 100000

Counting From 10,000 To 100,000 In Tagalog

For counting 10,000 to 100 thousand, Tagalog speakers, simply use the format below.

EnglishTagalogSpanish
Ten thousandSampung liboDiez mil
Twenty thousandDalawampung liboBente mil
Thirty thousandTatlumpung liboTreynta mil
Forty thousandApatnapung liboKuwarenta mil
Fifty thousandLimampung liboSignkuwenta mil
Sixty thousandAnimnapung liboSesenta mil
Seventy thousandPitumpung liboSetenta mil
Eighty thousandWalumpung liboOtsenta mil
Ninety thousandSiyamnapung liboNobenta mil
One hundred thousandSandaang liboSiyento mil
Two hundred thousandDalawang daang liboDos siyentos mil
Three hundred thousandTatlong daang liboTres siyentos mil
Four hundred thousandApat na raang liboKuwatro siyentos mil
Five hundred thousandLimang daang liboKinyentos mil
Six hundred thousandAnim na raang liboSeis siyentos mil
Seven hundred thousandPitong daang liboSiyete siyentos mil
Eight hundred thousandWalong daang liboOtso siyentos mil
Nine hundred thousandSiyam na raang liboNuwebe siyentos mil
One millionIsang milyonUn milyon

Ordinal Tagalog Numbers

To define a specific position in a series such as first, second, and third, we must use an ordinal number system. For Tagalog, it is quite easy to remember since all you have to do is add the word “ika” before the Tagalog cardinal numbers. Take note of the examples below:

EnglishCardinal Tagalog NumbersOrdinal Tagalog Numbers
One / FirstIsaIkaisa
Two / SecondDalawaIkalawa
Three / ThirdTatloIkatlo
Four / FourthApatIkaapat
Five / FifthLimaIkalima
Six / SixthAnimIkanim
Seven / SeventhPitoIkapito
Eight / EighthWaloIkawalo
Nine / NinthSiyamIkasiyam
Ten / TenthSampuIkasampu

Learning basic phrases in the Tagalog language

Tagalog is definitely a fun language to learn! To further learn Tagalog words and Tagalog phrases easily, then I recommend that you download the Ling app. It is the best companion for language enthusiasts and travelers who are challenging themselves to learn various languages. Want to establish a more meaningful relationship and connection with Filipino locals? Then I suggest you try to further practice your skills in the Philippine language through applications and actual conversations with the locals.

With your newfound vocabulary in using Tagalog numbers, you are one step closer to achieving full Tagalog fluency! Remember that the key to learning a language is time, continuous practice, and consistency. With that being said, if you want to further master the language and make meaningful connections with the Filipino people, be sure to check out the Ling app. It features fun mini-games and quizzes that can motivate you to practice and learn more about the language day by day.

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