Panlabintatlo (en. Thirteenth)

pan-la-bin-ta-tlo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates the sequence of thirteen in an order.

He became the champion in the competition and was declared thirteenth.

Siya ay nagkampeon sa paligsahan at tinanghal na panglabintatlo.

From the word 'labinta' (eleven) with the prefix 'pan' indicating order.

second thirteenth

Second occurrence as thirteenth.

pangalawang labintatlo

eleven

The number eleven (11) in Filipino numerals.

labinta

thirteen

The number thirteen (13) in Filipino numerals.

labintatlo

Reflects the idea of being mature or adult

Now that he's studying in college, he's really panlabintatlo.

Ngayon na nag-aaral na siya sa kolehiyo, panlabintatlo na talaga siya.

Symbolizes being free or independent

Once he gets a job, he'll be panlabintatlo and capable of supporting himself.

Kapag nakakuha na siya ng trabaho, panlabintatlo na siya at kayang buhayin ang sarili.

Often used in very advanced or mature discussions

Even though he's young, their level of discussion about politics is already panlabintatlo.

Kahit bata pa siya, panlabintatlo na ang level ng usapan nila tungkol sa politika.