Mahapunan (en. Dinner)

/ma-ha-pu-nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A meal that is typically eaten at the end of the day.
Dinner is an important part of our daily life.
Ang mahapunan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ating araw-araw na buhay.
Can refer to the time of the meal in the evening.
Dinner usually starts at six in the evening.
Ang mahapunan ay karaniwang nagsisimula sa alas-ipit ng gabi.
Food prepared for family or guests in the evening.
I prepared a delicious dinner for my friends.
Naghanda ako ng masarap na mahapunan para sa aking mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Combined word from 'mang' and 'hapunan'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Found at dinner
At dinner where people gather together.
Natagpuan sa mahapunan

Related Words

food
The term for things that are typically eaten in meals.
kinakain
breakfast
The first meal in the morning.
almusal
lunch
The meal in the middle of the day.
tanghalian

Slang Meanings

Just right for hunger
It's the perfect time to eat, so let's order some food!
Saktong mahapunan na, kaya mag-order na tayo ng kain!
Meal time
Mahapunan is important for family bonding.
Mahalaga ang mahapunan para magsalo-salo ang pamilya.