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Tulo
TOO-loh
EnglishThree (3)
Word of the Day · Thursday, July 16, 2026
Tulo — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 16, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Tulo" continues the native counting sequence after "usa" and "duha" — Bisaya numbers stay native through the single digits before Spanish influence becomes more common in higher or more formal counting contexts.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Tulo ka beses" (three times) shows up in a lot of Filipino folk wisdom and superstition — repeating an action three times for luck is a common small ritual across many households.
Example Sentences
Describing children playing
Tulo ka bata ang nagdula sa gawas.
“Three children are playing outside.”
Describing a long wait
Naghulat ko ug tulo ka oras sa terminal.
“I waited three hours at the terminal.”
Talking about a looming deadline
Tulo lang ka adlaw ang nabilin sa deadline.
“Only three days are left until the deadline.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What comes right after "tulo" in the native Bisaya counting sequence?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Tulo" mean in Bisaya?
"Tulo" means "Three (3)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a number in the Numbers category, pronounced as "TOO-loh".
How do you pronounce "Tulo" in Cebuano?
"Tulo" is pronounced "TOO-loh". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Tulo" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Tulo ka bata ang nagdula sa gawas." — "Three children are playing outside.". "Tulo ka beses" (three times) shows up in a lot of Filipino folk wisdom and superstition — repeating an action three times for luck is a common small ritual across many households.
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