desimal
The Tagalog word for decimals is desimal.
desimal refers to numbers that use a point to show a fractional part of a whole. To refer specifically to the decimal system, you use the phrase sistema ng desimal.
Did you know?
- The word desimal is a loanword from Spanish 'decimal', reflecting the centuries of Spanish colonial influence on Filipino academic language.
- In traditional markets, people rarely use desimal terms, preferring to round to the nearest sentimo (centavo) for currency.
- In the Philippines, the decimal point is often called a tuldok, which literally means 'dot' or 'period'.
Examples in context
- Ang presyo ng item ay 150.50 pisoThe price of the item is 150.50 pesos
- Binigyan ko siya ng 1.25 pesosI gave him 1.25 pesos
- Mahirap intindihin ang mga desimal sa simula.Decimals are hard to understand at first.
- Ipakita mo sa akin ang mga desimal.Show me the decimals.
Example conversation
Juan is helping Jasmine with her math homework.
- JuanKailangan mo bang tulong sa mga desimal?Do you need help with the decimals?
- JasmineOo, Juan, medyo nakakalito ang mga ito.Yes, Juan, these are a bit confusing.
- JuanHuwag kang mag-alala, madali lang ang mga desimal.Don't worry, decimals are easy.
- JasmineSalamat, tuturuan mo ba ako?Thanks, will you teach me?
