Ilan (en. How many)
/iˈlan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A word that expresses quantity or amount.
How many students are in the class?
Ilan ang mga estudyante sa klase?
Indicates an unspecified quantity.
How much more food do we need?
Ilan pa ang kailangan natin na pagkain?
Used to ask about a number.
How many should I bring?
Ilan ang dapat kong dalhin?
Etymology
From the Spanish word '¿cuántos?'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
how many times
Refers to the repetition of something.
ilang beses
how many people
Refers to the number of people.
ilang tao
Related Words
number
A term indicating the product or result of counting.
bilang
quantity
Indicates amount or number.
karami
Slang Meanings
that many
How many are you looking for among the people?
Ilan ang hinahanap mo sa mga tao?
I wish everyone had that
How many have liked your post? I wish everyone had likes!
Ilan na ang nag-like sa post mo? Sana all may likes!
number
What are the chances of him changing his mind?
Ilan ang tiyansang mabago ang isip niya?