Nine in Tagalog

“Nine” in Tagalog is “Siyam” – the number representing 9 in the Filipino counting system. Understanding numbers is fundamental to daily communication, and “siyam” is an essential part of the Tagalog numerical vocabulary. Let’s explore its usage, variations, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Nine

[Definition]:

• Nine /naɪn/
• Number: The cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one (9)
• Noun: A group or unit of nine people or things
• Adjective: Amounting to nine in number

[Synonyms] = Siyam, Nueve (Spanish influence), Siam (alternative spelling), Ikasiyam (ordinal form – ninth)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: There are nine planets in our solar system if we include Pluto.
• Ex1_PH: Mayroong siyam na planeta sa ating solar system kung isasama natin ang Pluto.
• Ex2_EN: The store opens at nine o’clock in the morning.
• Ex2_PH: Ang tindahan ay nagbubukas ng siyam ng umaga.
• Ex3_EN: She bought nine apples from the market.
• Ex3_PH: Bumili siya ng siyam na mansanas sa palengke.
• Ex4_EN: The cat has nine lives according to the old saying.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pusa ay may siyam na buhay ayon sa lumang kasabihan.
• Ex5_EN: My brother is nine years old this year.
• Ex5_PH: Ang aking kapatid ay siyam na taong gulang ngayong taon.