Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 are an important milestone for language learners and families teaching Filipino culture at home. Mastering the 1–100 Tagalog number sequence helps children, parents, and adult learners confidently use numbers in everyday conversations.
Numbers appear everywhere in daily Filipino life — counting money at the palengke (market), telling someone your age, sharing recipes in the kitchen, or even counting children running around during a family gathering.
Just like learning numbers in English, the key is to start small, build patterns, and practice often. When children see numbers used naturally in daily life, they remember them much faster.
Let’s begin with the most important building blocks.
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Numbers 1–10: The Foundation of Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
Every counting system begins with the first ten digits, and mastering Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 is no different. These ten words are the essential roots; without them, building larger numbers becomes impossible. Think of them as the “alphabet” of Filipino mathematics. Once you memorize these, you can navigate markets, tell time, and discuss quantities with confidence.
The Root Numbers (1–10)
- 1 — One: Isa (ee-sah)
- 2 — Two: Dalawa (dah-lah-wah)
- 3 — Three: Tatlo (tat-loh)
- 4 — Four: Apat (ah-pat)
- 5 — Five: Lima (lee-mah)
- 6 — Six: Anim (ah-neem)
- 7 — Seven: Pito (pee-toh)
- 8 — Eight: Walo (wah-loh)
- 9 — Nine: Siyam (see-yam)
- 10 — Ten: Sampu (sam-poh)
Summary: These ten words are the most critical to memorize. They form the roots for all larger numbers. If you can count to ten, you’ve already done the hardest part of learning numbers in Tagalog 1-100.
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Example Sentences:
- May isang malaking bahay rito. (There is one big house here.)
- Bumili ako ng limang saging. (I bought five bananas.)
- Ang tatlong aso ay tumatakbo. (The three dogs are running.)
- May walong baso sa mesa. (There are eight glasses on the table.)
- Nakakita ako ng sampung ibon. (I saw ten birds.)
Numbers 10–20: Mastering the “Labing” Series and Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
As you progress through your journey of learning Tagalog numbers 1 – 100, the “teens” introduce a specific linguistic pattern called the labing- series. In Filipino culture, labing- essentially means “more than ten”.
Understanding this prefix is a “Real-Talk” shortcut; once you know the base numbers (1–9), you simply attach this prefix to count from 11 to 19. We include the base number ten (Sampu) here to provide a complete bridge between the single digits and the teens.
The “Labing” Series (10–20)
- 10 — Ten: Sampu (sam-poh)
- 11 — Eleven: Labing-isa (lah-bing-ee-sah)
- 12 — Twelve: Labindalawa (lah-bin-dah-lah-wah)
- 13 — Thirteen: Labintatlo (lah-bin-tat-loh)
- 14 — Fourteen: Labing-apat (lah-bing-ah-pat)
- 15 — Fifteen: Labinlima (lah-bin-lee-mah)
- 16 — Sixteen: Labing-anim (lah-bing-ah-neem)
- 17 — Seventeen: Labimpito (lah-beem-pee-toh)
- 18 — Eighteen: Labing-walo (lah-bing-wah-loh)
- 19 — Nineteen: Labinsiyam (lah-been-see-yam)
- 20 — Twenty: Dalawampu (dah-lah-wam-poh)
Summary: Notice how the prefix changes slightly (labin-, labim-, labing-) based on the first letter of the root word. This is a “Real-Talk” linguistic rule called asimilasyon that helps the words roll off the tongue.
- Use these numbers when discussing Tagalog Body Parts.
Example Sentences:
- May sampung daliri sa mga kamay. (There are ten fingers on the hands.)
- Siya ay labing-isang taong gulang. (He/She is eleven years old.)
- May labinlimang mansanas sa basket. (There are fifteen apples in the basket.)
- Nakakuha ako ng labindalawang itlog. (I got twelve eggs.)
- May dalawampung pahina ang munting aklat. (The little book has twenty pages.
Numbers 20–30: Connecting Patterns in Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
In this section, we move beyond the single-word teens and introduce the connector ‘t (short for the Filipino word at, meaning “and”). This is a crucial step in mastering Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 because once you learn how to join the tens to the digits here, you can apply the same logic all the way to 99.
The word for twenty, Dalawampu, is a combination of dalawa (2) and pulo (ten). When we add a digit, we drop the last letter of the base ten and add the connector to make the transition seamless for learners.
The “Dalawampu” Series (20–30)
- 20 — Twenty: Dalawampu (dah-lah-wam-poh)
- 21 — Twenty-one: Dalawampu’t isa (dah-lah-wam-poot ee-sah)
- 22 — Twenty-two: Dalawampu’t dalawa (dah-lah-wam-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 23 — Twenty-three: Dalawampu’t tatlo (dah-lah-wam-poot tat-loh)
- 24 — Twenty-four: Dalawampu’t apat (dah-lah-wam-poot ah-pat)
- 25 — Twenty-five: Dalawampu’t lima (dah-lah-wam-poot lee-mah)
- 26 — Twenty-six: Dalawampu’t anim (dah-lah-wam-poot ah-neem)
- 27 — Twenty-seven: Dalawampu’t pito (dah-lah-wam-poot pee-toh)
- 28 — Twenty-eight: Dalawampu’t walo (dah-lah-wam-poot wah-loh)
- 29 — Twenty-nine: Dalawampu’t siyam (dah-lah-wam-poot see-yam)
- 30 — Thirty: Tatlumpu (tat-loom-poh)
Summary: The word Dalawampu comes from dalawa (2) and pulo (ten). When adding a digit, we add ‘t (meaning “and”) to the end of the ten-base. This makes the transition smooth for learners.
- These numbers are great for describing Tagalog Colors vocabulary (e.g., 25 red balloons).
Example Sentences:
- May dalawampung tsinelas sa labas. (There are twenty slippers outside.)
- Ang presyo ay dalawampu’t limang piso. (The price is twenty-five pesos.)
- May dalawampu’t siyam na pahina ang libro. (The book has twenty-nine pages.)
- Ang kuya ko ay dalawampu’t dalawang taon. (My brother is twenty-two years old.)
- Binilang ko ang tatlumpung ibon sa puno. (I counted thirty birds on the tree.)
Numbers 30–40: Continuing the Tatlumpu Series in Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
Continuing our Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 list, we build on the root Tatlo (3) to create Tatlumpu (30). This section focuses on the thirties and moves us toward the big 4-0.
For parents and learners, the transition from 30 to 40 is a great place to practice the rhythmic flow of the language. The connector ‘t remains the star of the show here, linking the tens to the single digits just as it did in the previous decade.
The “Tatlumpu” Series (30–40)
- 30 — Thirty: Tatlumpu (tat-loom-poh)
- 31 — Thirty-one: Tatlumpu’t isa (tat-loom-poot ee-sah)
- 32 — Thirty-two: Tatlumpu’t dalawa (tat-loom-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 33 — Thirty-three: Tatlumpu’t tatlo (tat-loom-poot tat-loh)
- 34 — Thirty-four: Tatlumpu’t apat (tat-loom-poot ah-pat)
- 35 — Thirty-five: Tatlumpu’t lima (tat-loom-poot lee-mah)
- 36 — Thirty-six: Tatlumpu’t anim (tat-loom-poot ah-neem)
- 37 — Thirty-seven: Tatlumpu’t pito (tat-loom-poot pee-toh)
- 38 — Thirty-eight: Tatlumpu’t walo (tat-loom-poot wah-loh)
- 39 — Thirty-nine: Tatlumpu’t siyam (tat-loom-poot see-yam)
- 40 — Forty: Apatnapu (ah-pat-nah-poh)
Summary: The pattern remains consistent with the previous decade. Take the word for thirty (Tatlumpu), add the connector ‘t, and then the single digit. Using these correctly will make you sound like a pro among other learners.
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Example Sentences:
- May tatlumpung pirasong papel sa mesa. (There are thirty pieces of paper on the table.)
- Nagbasa ako ng tatlumpu’t dalawang pahina. (I read thirty-two pages.)
- May tatlumpung araw sa isang buwan. (There are thirty days in a month.)
- Ang tita ko ay tatlumpu’t anim na taong gulang. (My aunt is thirty-six years old.)
- Nakakita kami ng apatnapung sasakyan. (We saw forty vehicles.)
Numbers 40–50: Mid-Range Patterns in Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
Mastering the Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 system means understanding a slight shift in how we form the tens. While 20 and 30 ended in -mpu, 40 becomes Apatnapu.
This happens because the root word Apat (4) ends in a consonant. In Tagalog, we use the linker -na to connect the root to the word pulo (ten), which eventually shortens to -pu. This is a great milestone for parents and adult learners to reach, as it completes the logic for all consonant-ending roots!
The “Apatnapu” Series (40–50)
- 40 — Forty: Apatnapu (ah-pat-nah-poh)
- 41 — Forty-one: Apatnapu’t isa (ah-pat-nah-poot ee-sah)
- 42 — Forty-two: Apatnapu’t dalawa (ah-pat-nah-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 43 — Forty-three: Apatnapu’t tatlo (ah-pat-nah-poot tat-loh)
- 44 — Forty-four: Apatnapu’t apat (ah-pat-nah-poot ah-pat)
- 45 — Forty-five: Apatnapu’t lima (ah-pat-nah-poot lee-mah)
- 46 — Forty-six: Apatnapu’t anim (ah-pat-nah-poot ah-neem)
- 47 — Forty-seven: Apatnapu’t pito (ah-pat-nah-poot pee-toh)
- 48 — Forty-eight: Apatnapu’t walo (ah-pat-nah-poot wah-loh)
- 49 — Forty-nine: Apatnapu’t siyam (ah-pat-nah-poot see-yam)
- 50 — Fifty: Limampu (lee-mam-poh)
Summary: Unlike previous decades ending in “mampu,” forty uses “napu” (Apat-na-pu). This is because the root word Apat ends in a consonant. Understanding these small “Real-Talk” rules is what makes a great Ultimate Guide.
- Practice counting these quantities while learning Tagalog Vegetable Names.
Example Sentences:
- May apatnapung itlog sa tray. (There are forty eggs in the tray.)
- Tumakbo ako ng apatnapu’t isang metro. (I ran forty-one meters.)
- Ang lolo ko ay apatnapu’t walong taon. (My grandfather is forty-eight years old.)
- May apatnapu’t apat na silya sa silid. (There are forty-four chairs in the room.)
- Nakahuli sila ng limampung isda sa dagat. (They caught fifty fish in the sea.)
Numbers 50–60: Reaching the Halfway Mark of Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
As we hit the halfway mark in our Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 guide, we look at the “Limampu” series. Remember that Lima (5) is the root word for fifty. Because Lima ends in a vowel, we return to the -mpu suffix (becoming Limampu), just like we saw with Dalawampu and Tatlumpu.
This is a common milestone for many parents and learners because once you reach 50, you have mastered all the phonetic “rules” needed to reach 100. From here on out, it’s all about applying those same patterns to the remaining roots.
The “Limampu” Series (50–60)
- 50 — Fifty: Limampu (lee-mam-poh)
- 51 — Fifty-one: Limampu’t isa (lee-mam-poot ee-sah)
- 52 — Fifty-two: Limampu’t dalawa (lee-mam-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 53 — Fifty-three: Limampu’t tatlo (lee-mam-poot tat-loh)
- 54 — Fifty-four: Limampu’t apat (lee-mam-poot ah-pat)
- 55 — Fifty-five: Limampu’t lima (lee-mam-poot lee-mah)
- 56 — Fifty-six: Limampu’t anim (lee-mam-poot ah-neem)
- 57 — Fifty-seven: Limampu’t pito (lee-mam-poot pee-toh)
- 58 — Fifty-eight: Limampu’t walo (lee-mam-poot wah-loh)
- 59 — Fifty-nine: Limampu’t siyam (lee-mam-poot see-yam)
- 60 — Sixty: Animnapu (ah-neem-nah-poh)
Summary: Fifty follows the “mampu” ending because Lima ends in a vowel. The transition from 59 (Limampu’t siyam) to 60 (Animnapu) marks the switch back to “napu” because Anim ends in a consonant. Mastering these “Real-Talk” nuances will help parents explain the language more clearly to the younger generation.
- Use these quantities to practice your Tagalog Kitchen Vocabulary (e.g., counting fifty forks).
Example Sentences:
- May limampung tao sa loob ng bus. (There are fifty people inside the bus.)
- May limampu’t limang bulaklak sa hardin. (There are fifty-five flowers in the garden.)
- Ang biyahe ay limampu’t siyam na minuto. (The trip is fifty-nine minutes.)
- Nakatanggap ako ng limampu’t dalawang liham. (I received fifty-two letters.)
- Binilang namin ang animnapung silya. (We counted sixty chairs.)
Numbers 60–70: Pronunciation Tips for Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
Your Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 skills are peaking! In this section, we focus on the number sixty, where Anim (6) is the root. This series is essential for discussing time and measurements, especially since there are sixty seconds in a minute and sixty minutes in an hour.
Note the “Real-Talk” linguistic shift here: because Anim ends in the consonant “m,” we use the linker -na which creates the word Animnapu. Mastering the pronunciation of this specific decade helps parents and learners sound more natural when checking the clock or measuring ingredients.
The “Animnapu” Series (60–70)
- 60 — Sixty: Animnapu (ah-neem-nah-poh)
- 61 — Sixty-one: Animnapu’t isa (ah-neem-nah-poot ee-sah)
- 62 — Sixty-two: Animnapu’t dalawa (ah-neem-nah-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 63 — Sixty-three: Animnapu’t tatlo (ah-neem-nah-poot tat-loh)
- 64 — Sixty-four: Animnapu’t apat (ah-neem-nah-poot ah-pat)
- 65 — Sixty-five: Animnapu’t lima (ah-neem-nah-poot lee-mah)
- 66 — Sixty-six: Animnapu’t anim (ah-neem-nah-poot ah-neem)
- 67 — Sixty-seven: Animnapu’t pito (ah-neem-nah-poot pee-toh)
- 68 — Sixty-eight: Animnapu’t walo (ah-neem-nah-poot wah-loh)
- 69 — Sixty-nine: Animnapu’t siyam (ah-neem-nah-poot see-yam)
- 70 — Seventy: Pitumpu (pee-toom-poh)
Summary: Sixty (Animnapu) and seventy (Pitumpu) alternate their endings based on whether the root word ends in a consonant (Anim) or a vowel (Pito). This “Real-Talk” rule helps learners maintain the proper rhythm of the language.
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Example Sentences:
- May animnapung segundo sa isang minuto. (There are sixty seconds in a minute.)
- Binilang ko ang animnapu’t anim na bato. (I counted sixty-six stones.)
- Ang lolo ko ay animnapu’t siyam na taon. (My grandfather is sixty-nine years old.)
- May animnapu’t walong pahina ang magasin. (The magazine has sixty-eight pages.)
- Nakabili siya ng pitumpung piraso ng pandesal. (He/She bought seventy pieces of pandesal.)
Numbers 70–80: Counting for the Older Generation in Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
Continuing through the Tagalog numbers 1 – 100, the 70s use the root Pito (7). Because Pito ends in a vowel, we apply the -mpu suffix to create Pitumpu (70).
For parents and learners, mastering this decade is a sign of great cultural respect. Whether you are counting the guests at a 70th birthday celebration or discussing historical dates, these numbers are a necessity for polite conversation with the younger generation and elders alike.
The “Pitumpu” Series (70–80)
- 70 — Seventy: Pitumpu (pee-toom-poh)
- 71 — Seventy-one: Pitumpu’t isa (pee-toom-poot ee-sah)
- 72 — Seventy-two: Pitumpu’t dalawa (pee-toom-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 73 — Seventy-three: Pitumpu’t tatlo (pee-toom-poot tat-loh)
- 74 — Seventy-four: Pitumpu’t apat (pee-toom-poot ah-pat)
- 75 — Seventy-five: Pitumpu’t lima (pee-toom-poot lee-mah)
- 76 — Seventy-six: Pitumpu’t anim (pee-toom-poot ah-neem)
- 77 — Seventy-seven: Pitumpu’t pito (pee-toom-poot pee-toh)
- 78 — Seventy-eight: Pitumpu’t walo (pee-toom-poot wah-loh)
- 79 — Seventy-nine: Pitumpu’t siyam (pee-toom-poot see-yam)
- 80 — Eighty: Walumpu (wah-loom-poh)
Summary: Pitumpu (70) uses the “mpu” ending because the root word Pito ends in a vowel. This “Real-Talk” phonetic rule remains consistent for learners as they move into the higher decades.
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Example Sentences:
- May pitumpung bisita sa handaan. (There are seventy guests at the party.)
- May pitumpu’t tatlong pusa sa kanto. (There are seventy-three cats on the corner.)
- Nagsalin ako ng pitumpu’t pitong pahina. (I translated seventy-seven pages.)
- Ang lola ko ay pitumpu’t dalawang taong gulang. (My grandmother is seventy-two years old.)
- Binilang ko ang walumpung hakbang. (I counted eighty steps.)
Numbers 80–90: The Final Decades of Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
The Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 journey is almost at the finish line! In this decade, we use the root word Walo (8). Since Walo ends in a vowel, we follow the established “Real-Talk” rule by adding the -mpu suffix to create Walumpu (80).
This decade is a perfect demonstration of how consistent the rules are once you reach the higher numbers. Whether you are counting years, pesos, or items, the pattern remains your best friend.
The “Walumpu” Series (80–90)
- 80 — Eighty: Walumpu (wah-loom-poh)
- 81 — Eighty-one: Walumpu’t isa (wah-loom-poot ee-sah)
- 82 — Eighty-two: Walumpu’t dalawa (wah-loom-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 83 — Eighty-three: Walumpu’t tatlo (wah-loom-poot tat-loh)
- 84 — Eighty-four: Walumpu’t apat (wah-loom-poot ah-pat)
- 85 — Eighty-five: Walumpu’t lima (wah-loom-poot lee-mah)
- 86 — Eighty-six: Walumpu’t anim (wah-loom-poot ah-neem)
- 87 — Eighty-seven: Walumpu’t pito (wah-loom-poot pee-toh)
- 88 — Eighty-eight: Walumpu’t walo (wah-loom-poot wah-loh)
- 89 — Eighty-nine: Walumpu’t siyam (wah-loom-poot see-yam)
- 90 — Ninety: Siyamnapu (see-yam-nah-poh)
Real-Talk Summary
Summary: Eighty follows the same vowel-ending rule (-mpu) as 70 because the root word Walo ends in a vowel. However, ninety (Siyamnapu) switches back to “napu” because Siyam ends in a consonant. Keeping track of these endings is a great way for parents to check their pronunciation.
- Review the Alpabetong Filipino Chart while you study to ensure your spelling and letter sounds are accurate.
Example Sentences:
- Ang tatay niya ay walumpung taon. (His/Her father is eighty years old.)
- Nakakita ako ng walumpu’t isang langgam. (I saw eighty-one ants.)
- May walumpu’t apat na bolpen sa bag. (There are eighty-four pens in the bag.)
- May walumpu’t siyam na hakbang sa hagdan. (There are eighty-nine steps on the stairs.)
- Nakabenta kami ng siyamnapung baso ng juice. (We sold ninety glasses of juice.)
Numbers 90–100: Completing Your Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100 List
You have officially reached the end of the Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 sequence. This final decade brings you to the century mark—a huge accomplishment for any student of the language.
The nineties start with Siyamnapu (90). Since the root word Siyam (9) ends in the consonant “m,” we use the linker -na to form Siyamnapu. Once you hit the final number, you transition into a new category: the hundreds!
The “Siyamnapu” Series (90–100)
- 90 — Ninety: Siyamnapu (see-yam-nah-poh)
- 91 — Ninety-one: Siyamnapu’t isa (see-yam-nah-poot ee-sah)
- 92 — Ninety-two: Siyamnapu’t dalawa (see-yam-nah-poot dah-lah-wah)
- 93 — Ninety-three: Siyamnapu’t tatlo (see-yam-nah-poot tat-loh)
- 94 — Ninety-four: Siyamnapu’t apat (see-yam-nah-poot ah-pat)
- 95 — Ninety-five: Siyamnapu’t lima (see-yam-nah-poot lee-mah)
- 96 — Ninety-six: Siyamnapu’t anim (see-yam-nah-poot ah-neem)
- 97 — Ninety-seven: Siyamnapu’t pito (see-yam-nah-poot pee-toh)
- 98 — Ninety-eight: Siyamnapu’t walo (see-yam-nah-poot wah-loh)
- 99 — Ninety-nine: Siyamnapu’t siyam (see-yam-nah-poot see-yam)
- 100 — One hundred: Isang daan (ee-sang dah-an)
Summary: We’ve reached 100! Isang daan translates literally to “one hundred.” For higher hundreds like 200 or 300, you simply change the first word (e.g., dalawang daan). This logical progression is what makes the Filipino counting system so satisfying for learners to master.
- Now that you can count the whole clan, practice more with our Common Family Names in Tagalog guide.
Example Sentences:
- May siyamnapu’t siyam na lobo sa langit. (There are ninety-nine balloons in the sky.)
- Nakapag-ipon ako ng isang daang piso ngayong buwan. (I saved one hundred pesos this month.)
- Ang lolo niya ay siyamnapu’t tatlong taon. (His/Her grandfather is ninety-three years old.)
- May siyamnapu’t limang learners sa loob ng paaralan. (There are ninety-five learners inside the school.)
- Binigyan niya ako ng siyamnapu’t dalawang kendi para sa handaan. (He/She gave me ninety-two candies for the party.)
Conclusion: Mastering Tagalog Numbers 1 – 100
Mastering Tagalog numbers 1 – 100 is an incredible achievement for any learner. By understanding the patterns of the labing- series and the ‘t connector, you have moved beyond basic memorization and into functional literacy. For parents raising the younger generation, this is a vital step in preserving cultural identity through language.
Whether you are counting out change at a local market or teaching beginners their first Filipino words, you can now do so with “Real-Talk” confidence.
Fascinating Facts: The Dual Number System
In the Philippines, we actually use two sets of numbers! While this guide focuses on the native Tagalog set (used for counting objects, people, and money), many Filipinos also use Spanish-derived numbers (like uno, dos, tres) for telling time. According to the Omniglot guide to Tagalog numbers, many locals use a mixture of the two systems in daily conversation.
Expand Your Filipino Vocabulary
If you are ready to take your skills further, don’t stop at numbers. Language is best learned when applied to different contexts:
- Internal Resource: Practice your counting by identifying different creatures in our guide on Tagalog Animal Names.
- Internal Resource: Ready for the next level? Move into the thousands and learn how to discuss currency with our Mathematics Vocabulary and Money Guide.
Reliable External Resources for Families
To provide the best educational value, here are some highly-regarded external resources for further study:
- Linguistic Depth: Visit the Omniglot Tagalog Numbers Page for a technical breakdown of cardinal vs. ordinal numbers.
- Official Standards: Follow the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) on Facebook for the latest updates on standardized Filipino orthography and cultural trivia.
- Cultural Context: For a broader look at the people and history behind the language, explore the Filipino Culture and History overview.
Free Resources for Parents & Learners
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