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title: "Three in Tagalog: Tatlo | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say three in Tagalog. tatlo. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Three" in Tagalog

Learn how to say three in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Three in Tagalog is "tatlo".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "taht-loh".

## Usage and cultural notes
Tatlo is used for three, with tatlong before nouns.

Use tatlo for three; add -ng before a noun (tatlong araw).

## Example sentences
- Tatlo ang kaibigan ko. - I have three friends. (conversation)
- Tatlo po ang tiket. - Three tickets, please. (ordering)

## Related words
- [One](/tagalog/one/) - Isa
- [Two](/tagalog/two/) - Dalawa
- [Four](/tagalog/four/) - Apat

## Related category
- [Numbers and Counting](/categories/numbers/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
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