Bumilang (en. To count)

bu-mi-lang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expresses the action of counting or determining the quantity or amount of something.

She counted to ten on her fingers.

Bumilang siya ng sampu sa kanyang mga daliri.

Refers to the process of dividing or calculating items.

We counted the chairs for the guests.

Bumilang kami ng mga upuan para sa mga bisita.

Used to optimize the number in a specific item or situation.

He counted the books he wanted to read.

Bumilang siya ng mga libro na nais niyang basahin.

From the root word 'bilang' meaning 'to count'

to count the stars

Isang metapora na naglalarawan ng pagninilay-nilay sa mga pangarap o adhikain.

bumilang ng mga bituin

number

The total value or quantity of something.

bilang

countable

That can be counted or measured.

mabilang

to start something

Let's start counting the things we can do this weekend.

Bumilang na tayo ng mga pwedeng gawin sa weekend.

to be independent or self-reliant

Count on yourself now, don't always rely on others.

Bumilang ka na sa sarili mo, huwag laging umaasa sa iba.