Indefinite
Indefinite numbers are formed by prefixing sumag- and CV reduplication of the first syllable of the cardinal form. In addition, to the cardinal numbers, sumag- can be used with the interrogative mano How much/many?.
| Cardinal | Indefinite | Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| dua | sumagdudua | about two |
| tallo | sumaggatlo | about three |
| uppat | sumagpapat | about four |
| mano | sumagmamano | about how much/many |
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