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    Sampilong (en. Group of ten)

    /sampilong/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A collection or group of ten items.
    The group of ten books was placed on the table.
    Ang sampilong ng mga aklat ay inilagay sa lamesa.
    Counting items as a group of ten.
    They used the group of ten as a measure for the units.
    Ginamit nila ang sampilong bilang panukat sa mga yunit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the words 'sampu' meaning 'ten' and 'long' indicating 'pieces' or 'items.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    group of ten units
    A group composed of ten units.
    sampilong yunit

    Related Words

    ten
    A number representing the amount of ten.
    sampu

    Slang Meanings

    Talking nonsense or meaningless talk.
    I was just listening to Juan's nonsense, it seemed empty.
    Nakikinig lang ako sa sampilong ni Juan, parang walang laman.
    Speaking not seriously or teasing.
    He's just being nonsensical to make everyone laugh.
    Sinasadya lang niyang mang-sampilong para magpatawa.
    Twisting the truth in what is said.
    What he said is all nonsense, with no basis at all.
    Yung sinabi niya ay puro sampilong lang, wala namang basehan.