Panahunan (en. Period)

/pah-na-hu-nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A specified length of time or period in history.
The period of the dinosaurs is estimated to have lasted millions of years.
Ang panahunan ng mga dinosaur ay tinatayang umabot ng milyong taon.
Modern terminology for a specified period of change.
The technology period continues to evolve.
Ang panahunan ng teknolohiya ay patuloy na umuunlad.
A terminology referring to subdivisions of history based on events.
There are different periods in Philippine history, such as the Spanish colonial period.
May iba't ibang panahunan sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas, gaya ng panahon ng mga Kastila.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'panahon' with the suffix 'an'

Common Phrases and Expressions

time of change
a specified time when there are significant changes
panahon ng pagbabago

Related Words

time
A length of time that has specific characteristics.
panahon
history
The study of the past and events.
kasaysayan

Slang Meanings

a time when something is popular
Wow, so many people are using retro gadgets these days! It's that time again!
Aba, ang daming gumagamit ng mga retro gadgets ngayon! Panahunan na naman yan!
moments or opportunities that won't last long
Hurry! Get a selfie! This is just a moment, it might be gone by tomorrow!
Bilis! Kuha ka na ng selfie! Panahunan lang to, baka bukas wala na!
trend or fad of the moment
Biodegradable straws are the current trend among vegans right now.
Ang mga biodegradable straws, panahunan na yan sa mga vegan ngayon.