Several in Tagalog

Several in Tagalog is “ilán” or “ilang”, expressing an indefinite but small number of things or people—more than two but not many. This versatile term is essential for describing quantities in everyday Filipino conversations, whether discussing items, people, or time periods. Understanding how to use several in Tagalog helps learners communicate about approximate quantities naturally and effectively.

[Words] = Several

[Definition]:
– Several /ˈsɛvərəl/
– Determiner 1: More than two but not very many; a few.
– Adjective 1: Separate or respective; individual.
– Pronoun: An indefinite number of people or things.

[Synonyms] = Ilán, Ilang, Ilan-ilan, Kung ilan, Kaunti (few)

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: I have visited the Philippines several times and each trip was a wonderful experience.
– Ex1_PH: Bumisita ako sa Pilipinas ng ilang ulit at bawat biyahe ay isang kahanga-hangang karanasan.

– Ex2_EN: Several students raised their hands to answer the teacher’s question about Filipino culture.
– Ex2_PH: Ilang mga estudyante ang nagtaas ng kanilang mga kamay upang sagutin ang tanong ng guro tungkol sa kulturang Pilipino.

– Ex3_EN: We need to wait several more minutes before the rice is fully cooked.
– Ex3_PH: Kailangan nating maghintay ng ilang minuto pa bago ang bigas ay ganap na luto.

– Ex4_EN: There are several reasons why learning Tagalog is beneficial for foreigners working in Manila.
– Ex4_PH: May ilang mga dahilan kung bakit ang pag-aaral ng Tagalog ay kapaki-pakinabang para sa mga dayuhan na nagtatrabaho sa Maynila.

– Ex5_EN: She bought several bags of mangoes from the market to share with her neighbors.
– Ex5_PH: Bumili siya ng ilang supot ng mangga mula sa palengke upang ibahagi sa kanyang mga kapitbahay.