Ikatlo (en. Third)

/ika.tlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Lege is used to describe the rank of something in the third position.
He was the third to get the highest score in the exam.
Siya ang ikatlong nakakuha ng pinakamataas na marka sa eksamin.
adverb
An adverbial statement describing the sequence of events.
The game began, and Mary was third to return to office.
Nagsimula ang laro, at ikatlo na bumalik si Maria sa pwesto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

third opportunity
the third chance to do something
ikatlong pagkakataon

Related Words

first
the first position or rank.
una
second
the second position or rank.
pangalawa

Slang Meanings

third wheel
It's okay to be the third wheel on my friends' date, but sometimes it can be annoying.
Ayos lang na maging ikatlo sa date ng mga kaibigan ko, pero minsan nakaka-inis din.
extra person
Where are you going? Do you need a third person for your outing?
San ka pupunta? Kailangan mo ba ng ikatlo sa lakad niyo?
tag-along
I might be a third wheel with you guys, but I also want to join.
Baka maging ikatlo ako sa inyo, pero gusto ko rin sumama.