Kailanmat (en. Whenever)

/kaɪlanmat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
An adverb that describes time or occasion.
Whenever I will play basketball on this day.
Kailanmat ako maglalaro ng basketball sa araw na ito.
Used to reflect an uncertain time.
Whenever I get home from work.
Kailanmat ako makakauwi mula sa trabaho.

Etymology

Origin: Tagalog, composed of 'kailan' and 'mat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

anytime
any time or occasion
kailanmat na oras

Related Words

when
A question about time.
kailan

Slang Meanings

When is it going to happen?
When is our talk going to happen? It feels like it's taking forever.
Kailan na mat ang usapan natin? Parang ang tagal na.
When will it be?
When will it be? I've been waiting here!
Kailan mat? Naghihintay na ako dito!