Filipino · Numbers & Time
isang libo
Thousand
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
May isang libong isla ang Pilipinas — mahigit pa.
The Philippines has a thousand islands — and more.
Etymology
'Isang libo' means 'one thousand' and is composed of 'isang' (one) and 'libo' (thousand), with 'libo' stemming from older Austronesian origins.
How & Where It’s Used
'Isang libo' is utilized in formal documents, educational contexts, and everyday conversation involving large quantities throughout the Philippines.