Filipino · Numbers & Time
anim
Six
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number six.
Example
Gumigising ako nang alas-sais ng umaga.
I wake up at six in the morning.
Etymology
The word 'anim' is derived from the Proto-Austronesian *anum, meaning 'six.' Over time, it has maintained its numeral value across related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Anim' is typically used in everyday speech and less formal writing. It is understood throughout the Philippines, with little regional differentiation.