anim
/ˈʔanim/
The English word 'six' is translated into Tagalog as anim. Wiktionary also lists seis.
Meaning: cardinal number (num)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| anim | /ˈʔanim/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| seis | /seˈʔis/ /saˈʔis/ |
Both anim and seis are used to represent the cardinal number six, though they are used in different contexts.
Which one should you use?
anim is the native Tagalog cardinal number. seis is a Spanish-derived form used when counting in specific contexts, such as telling time or counting money.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using anim as an adjective before a noun, it is often followed by the linker na, such as in the phrase anim na bata for 'six children'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔanim/
Did you know?
- The word anim is inherited from the Proto-Austronesian root *ənəm, making it a remnant of one of the world's oldest language families.
- In many parts of the Philippines, such as when speaking Cebuano, the word for 'six' sounds more like 'unom' than the Tagalog 'anim'.
Examples in context
- Itong mesa ay para sa anim na tao.This table is for six people.This sentence shows how to use anim to describe a quantity of people.Tatoeba #1399351 by nonong, translation #9795893 by eleutherothentes1
- Nakatira ako sa San Salvador nang anim na taon na.I've been living in San Salvador for six years.This sentence uses anim to express a duration of time in years.Tatoeba #1765019 by nonong, translation #455839 by lukaszpp
- Kailangan namin ng matutuluyan para sa anim na tao.We need accommodation for six.This sentence demonstrates the use of anim regarding a required capacity.Tatoeba #11789174 by qwertzu, translation #72400 by CK
- Meron akong anim na lapis.I have six pencils.
- May anim na lamang na tickets para sa sine.There are only six movie tickets left.
- May anim na tao sa bahay namin ngayon.There are six people at our house today.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Angela and Ricardo are ordering food at a local restaurant.
- AngelaAnim na order ang kailangan namin.We need six orders.
- RicardoSige, anim na ba lahat?Okay, is it six in total?
- AngelaOo, anim ang kukunin namin.Yes, we will take six.
- RicardoSige, darating na ang pagkain.Alright, the food is coming.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “six” translations and entries anim, seis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anim, seis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
