Tigwawalo (en. Eighth)
tig-waw-lo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the position as eighth in a series.
He is the eighth in their class.
Siya ang tigwawalo sa kanilang klase.
preposition
Used as part of a fraction or number of parts of a whole more than one.
The eighth of the pizza has been consumed.
Ang tigwawalo ng pizza ay naubos na.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'walo' meaning the number eight.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eighth outside
Means that there seems to be an eighth version of you around.
tigwawalo sa labas
Related Words
eight
Number eight, used in various contexts.
walo
seventh
Number seven, preceding eighth.
ika-pito
Slang Meanings
turning 18
My birthday is on March 18, so I'm turning 18.
Ang birthday ko ay sa March 18, so tigwawalo na ako.
still a kid at heart
Oh yes, she's turning 18, but she still acts like a kid.
Ay oo, tigwawalo na siya, pero parang bata pa rin.
new adult
Now that I'm turning 18, a lot of things have changed in my life.
Ngayon na tigwawalo na ako, maraming bagay ang nagbago sa buhay ko.