Twelve in Tagalog

“Twelve” in Tagalog is “Labindalawa” – the number 12 in Filipino language. This number is commonly used in counting, telling time, and everyday conversations. Discover how Filipinos express this number and see practical examples of its usage below.

Definition:

• Twelve /twɛlv/
• Number: The cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one; 12.
• Noun: A group or set of twelve items or people.

Tagalog Synonyms: Labindalawa, Dose, 12, Labindadalawa, Kinse (incorrect but sometimes confused)

Example Sentences:

• EN: There are twelve months in a year.
• PH: May labindalawa na buwan sa isang taon.

• EN: The clock struck twelve at midnight.
• PH: Tumunog ang orasan ng labindalawa ng hatinggabi.

• EN: She bought twelve eggs from the market.
• PH: Bumili siya ng labindalawang itlog sa palengke.

• EN: My younger brother is twelve years old.
• PH: Ang bunso kong kapatid ay labindalawang taong gulang.

• EN: We need twelve chairs for the guests at the party.
• PH: Kailangan natin ng labindalawang upuan para sa mga bisita sa salu-salo.