Malaon (en. Long time)

ma-la-on

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to something that has occurred or existed in the past and long.

We hadn't met for a long time.

Malaon nang hindi kami nagkita.

Means long periods or duration.

I have been thinking about your suggestion for a long time.

Malaon ko nang pinag-iisipan ang iyong suhestiyon.

May refer to a longer state or condition.

Long rain has caused flooding.

Ang malaon na pag-ulan ay nagdulot ng pagbaha.

From the term 'laon' meaning 'long time' or 'long period of time'.

long ago

an indication that something has existed or happened a long time ago.

malaon na

old

Means 'old' or 'experienced'.

laon

time

Refers to a specific period or duration.

panahon

long time

It's been a long time since we've seen each other, right?

Malaon na tayong hindi nagkikita, ano?

back then

That was long ago, but I still haven't forgotten.

Malaon na yun, pero di ko pa rin nakakalimutan.

many years now

I've been working here for a long time, about 5 years.

Malaon na akong nagtatrabaho dito, mga 5 taon na.