Makataon (en. Annual)

ma-ka-ta-on

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Occurs or takes place every year.
The town festival is an annual celebration.
Ang festival ng bayan ay isang makataon na pagdiriwang.
Indicates a chance within a year.
Students have an annual assessment every December.
May makataon na pagsusuri ang mga mag-aaral tuwing Disyembre.
Related to a year or cycle of a year.
Annual reports are required for projects.
Ang mga makataon na ulat ay kinakailangan para sa mga proyekto.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'taon' meaning 'year' and the prefix 'ma-' indicating a quality or existence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

annual tradition
Tradition performed year after year.
makataong tradisyon
annual event
Event that takes place every year.
makataong kaganapan

Related Words

year
Refers to a complete cycle of 365 or 366 days.
taon
once a year
An expression that refers to the repetition of an event every year.
ka taon-taon

Slang Meanings

a year full of events
2020 was one of the most eventful years of my life.
Ang 2020 ay isa sa mga makataon na taon sa buhay ko.
a year when life takes a different turn
My last year in college was an eventful year, full of challenges and joy.
Makataon ang aking huling taon sa kolehiyo, puno ng pagsubok at saya.
an unforgettable year
The memories from that eventful year will stay in my mind.
Yung mga alaala sa makataon na iyon ay mananatili sa isip ko.