Lesson #43, December 16, 2024
When you want to talk about time-related events or actions, these expressions are very useful:
This lesson introduces common Tagalog time expressions like 'kahapon' (yesterday), 'bukas' (tomorrow), and 'ngayon' (today), along with sample sentences to describe actions in different timeframes.
Key Vocabulary:
"Kahapon" - Yesterday
"Ngayon" - Today
"Bukas" - Tomorrow
"Umaga" - Morning
"Tanghali" - Noon
"Hapon" - Afternoon
"Gabi" - Evening
"Kanina" - Earlier
"Mamaya" - Later
"Ngayon-ngayon lang" - Just now
Other Useful Variations:
Kahapon ako nagtrabaho.
I worked yesterday.
Ngayon ako pupunta sa palengke.
Today I will go to the market.
Bukas tayo mag-meeting.
We will meet tomorrow.
Kanina ako nag-almusal.
I had breakfast earlier.
Mamaya ako magluluto ng hapunan.
I will cook dinner later.
Ngayon-ngayon lang siya dumating.
He/She just arrived now.
Gabi na ako natulog kahapon.
I slept late last night.
Tanghali na tayo mag-lunch bukas.
We will have lunch late tomorrow.
Umaga pa lang ako naglinis ng bahay.
I cleaned the house early in the morning.
Hapon na kami aalis bukas.
We will leave in the afternoon tomorrow.
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The word for 'earlier' is 'kanina.' How would you say 'I ate breakfast earlier'?
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