Filipino · Numbers & Time
siyam
Nine
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number nine.
Example
Bukas ang tindahan nang alas-nuwebe.
The shop opens at nine.
Etymology
'Siyam' originates from the Proto-Austronesian *siyam, which means 'nine.' It has a stable form and usage in Tagalog lineage and other related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Siyam' is widely used in counting and common conversation, suitable for both informal dialogue and formal contexts.