ika-

See also: -ika

Cebuano

Etymology

From Proto-Austronesian *Sika-.

Prefix

ika-

  1. Used to form ordinal numbers.
  2. Attached to a numerical symbol to denote an ordinal number.
    7 (pito) ― ika-7 (ika-pito)

Usage notes
  • The ordinal is linked to a noun with the use of the linker "nga" (short form: "-ng") or alternatively, but less frequently, with "ka".
    Ikalima nga adlaw / Ikalimang adlaw / Ikalima ka adlaw ― Fifth day

Derived terms
Terms derived from ika-

(Ordinal numbers 1-12):

See also

Tagalog

Etymology 1

From Proto-Austronesian *Sika-.

Prefix

ika-

  1. Used to form ordinal numbers.
    ikalawa
    second

Etymology 2

Prefix

ika-

  1. Used to form verbs with causative focus.

Derived terms
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