Filipino · Numbers & Time
sampu
Ten
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number ten.
Example
Naghintay ako nang sampung minuto.
I waited ten minutes.
Etymology
'Sampu' derives from Proto-Austronesian *sampulu, meaning 'ten.' It retains its relevance in modern Tagalog and has cognates in several related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sampu' is commonly found in everyday conversation, education, and written documents, recognized throughout different regions in the Philippines.