Matanghalianan (en. Noon)

/ma-tang-ha-li-a-nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word that refers to the time of lunch or the meal served at this hour.
Lunch time is one of my favorite parts of the day.
Ang matanghalianan ay isa sa mga paborito kong bahagi ng araw.

Etymology

The word 'matanghalianan' originates from the words 'matuwid' meaning 'straight' and 'mahalian' meaning 'to enchant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's lunch time!
We need to eat lunch now.
Matanghalian na tayo!

Related Words

breakfast
The meal eaten in the morning.
almusal
dinner
The meal eaten in the evening.
hapunan

Slang Meanings

Lunch time
Time flies, lunch time is almost over.
Bilis ng oras, matatapos na ang matinanghalianan.
Time to eat lunch
Come on, it's time for lunch!
Tara, time na para sa matinanghalianan!
Midday meal
What dish do you have for your lunch?
Anong ulam sa matinanghalianan mo?