Kinahapunan (en. Afternoon)
/kinaˈhapunan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the day from noon until dusk.
We took a walk in the park in the afternoon.
Naglakad kami sa parke sa kinahapunan.
A time in the day that is concurrent with sunrise and sunset.
The children are playing in the afternoon.
Naglalaro ang mga bata sa kinahapunan.
The hour typically allocated for rest or meal.
We will plant flowers in the afternoon.
Magtatanim kami ng bulaklak sa kinahapunan.
Etymology
Derived from 'kina' (a time reference) and 'hapon' (time of day)
Common Phrases and Expressions
Good afternoon
A greeting used during the afternoon.
Magandang kinahapunan
Related Words
morning
The first part of the day before afternoon.
umaga
evening
The part of the day after afternoon.
gabi
Slang Meanings
end of the day
It's the end of the day, I'm saying goodbye to you.
Kinahapunan na, magpapaalam na ako sa inyo.
later in the afternoon
It's later in the afternoon, let's head to the restaurant.
Kinahapunan na, pupunta na tayo sa kainan.