Puluhan (en. Tens)

/puˈlu.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of number representing a group of tens.
There are three tens of apples in the basket.
May tatlong puluhan na mga mansanas sa basket.
A measure used to express a value that reaches ten or more.
Tens in mathematics are important for calculation operations.
Ang mga puluhan sa matematika ay mahalaga para sa mga operasyon sa pagkalkula.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'puluh' meaning 'ten'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tens of value
A value that reaches tens.
puluhan ng halaga

Related Words

ten
The basis of tens, representing the number 10.
sampu
twenty
The number equivalent to 20, two tens.
dalawampu

Slang Meanings

a lot of people or things, like a group
The students are in the hundreds in the auditorium.
Ang mga estudyante ay puluhan sa auditorium.
previously a lot or many things
There were tons of flowers you gave me.
Puluhan ang mga bulaklak na ibinigay mo sa akin.