desimal
The Tagalog word for "decimal" is desimal.
desimal is used as a noun to refer to the decimal number system.
Meaning: number system (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- If you are looking for the word for 'point' in a decimal like '3.14', Filipinos typically use the English word 'point' rather than a native Tagalog word. Using a Tagalog word for the decimal point can actually sound confusing to modern speakers.
- While desimal refers to the system, a Filipino speaker might use the Spanish-derived sentimo to discuss decimal fractions of a currency. This shows how mathematical concepts are often split between English-style technical terms and Spanish-style practical terms.
- The Philippines uses the comma as a thousands separator and the period as a desimal separator, mirroring the American system rather than the European system.
Examples in context
- Ang desimal na bahagi ng bilang na ito ay 0.5.The decimal part of this number is 0.5.
- Gamitin natin ang desimal para sa kalkulasyon.Let's use the decimal system for the calculation.
- Mas madali ang desimal kaysa sa ibang sistema.The decimal system is easier than other systems.
- Ang desimal ang pangunahing sistema ng bilang.The decimal system is the primary number system.
Example conversation
Maria and Mark are studying math together.
- MariaMark, alam mo ba kung paano ang desimal?Mark, do you know how the decimal system works?
- MarkOo, madali lang itong pag-aralan, Maria.Yes, it's easy to study, Maria.
- MariaMaaari mo ba akong tulungan sa assignment?Can you help me with the assignment?
- MarkSige, halika rito at ituturo ko sa iyo.Sure, come here and I will teach you.
