Learning how to count in Tagalog is one of the easiest and most useful things for beginners. Whether you’re teaching your kids Filipino at home, reconnecting with your roots, or just curious about the language, the Tagalog numbers 1–10 — or Mga Bilang 1–10 — are a great place to start.
These numbers show up everywhere: in daily conversations, shopping, cooking, schoolwork, and even in Filipino expressions. Once you know them, you’ll start recognizing them in everyday life.
Below is a simple, beginner‑friendly list of the numbers from one to ten in Tagalog, followed by example sentences you can use right away.
Tagalog Numbers 1–10 (Mga Bilang 1–10)
1 — Isa
2 — Dalawa
3 — Tatlo
4 — Apat
5 — Lima
6 — Anim
7 — Pito
8 — Walo
9 — Siyam
10 — Sampu
These are the most common forms used in everyday conversation. They’re short, easy to remember, and used by Filipinos of all ages.
Example Sentences Using Tagalog Numbers 1–10
Here are natural, everyday sentences showing how each number is used. These are perfect for beginners and kids learning Tagalog.
1 — Isa
We are given one precious life to share with others.
Tayo ay binigyan ng isang buhay na maaaring ibahagi sa iba.
2 — Dalawa
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Ang dalawang mali ay hindi nagiging tama.
3 — Tatlo
I have three siblings.
Ako ay may tatlong kapatid.
4 — Apat
A car has four wheels.
Ang kotse ay may apat na gulong.
5 — Lima
The market is five miles away.
Ang palengke ay may layong limang milya.
6 — Anim
I boiled six eggs for breakfast.
Ako ay nagpakulo ng anim na itlog para sa agahan.
7 — Pito
My child is seven years old.
Ang aking anak ay pitong taong gulang.
8 — Walo
I work eight hours a day.
Ako ay nagtatrabaho ng walong oras sa isang araw.
9 — Siyam
There are nine planets in the Solar System.
May siyam na planeta sa Sistemang Solar.
10 — Sampu
The jeepney comes every ten minutes.
Ang dyip ay dumarating kada sampung minuto.
Why Learning Tagalog Numbers Matters
Numbers are everywhere in Filipino life — from buying food in the palengke, to helping your kids with homework, to understanding everyday conversations. Once you master 1–10, it becomes much easier to learn higher numbers and other counting systems used in Filipino culture.
