sikatulo

From sika- (“prefix denoting a number as denominator”) +‎ tulo (“three”).

• IPA^(key): /s̪ikat̪ulo/, /s̪ikat̪ulɔ/
• Hyphenation: si‧ka‧tu‧lo

sikatulo

1. third (denominator in a fraction).
2. shortened form of usa ka sikatulo;
   1. (rare) one third; 0.33..., ⅓.

• The numerator is pertained by adding a numeral (as the numerator) then putting down the linker "ka" before the denominator.

  ‎sikatulo (“third (denominator)”) → ‎duha ka sikatulo (“two-thirds”)

• A mixed number is applied by adding a numeral (as the whole number) then followed by "ug" (meaning "and") before the non-mixed fraction.

  ‎lima ug + ‎duha ka sikatulo (“two-thirds”) → ‎lima ug duha ka sikatulo (“five and two-thirds”)