Panghapon (en. Afternoon)

paŋ-há-pon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the day from afternoon until dusk.
We often take walks in the afternoon.
Madalas kaming maglakad-lakad sa panghapon.
The time of day that usually starts after noon.
The children play outside every afternoon.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa labas tuwing panghapon.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'tanghali', which means afternoon or the part of the day from noon to 6 PM.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good afternoon
A greeting used in the afternoon.
magandang panghapon

Related Words

noon
The time that starts at 12:00 noon.
tanghali
evening
The part of the day from 6 PM until dawn.
gabi

Slang Meanings

snack or light meal in the afternoon
What was your afternoon snack earlier? I started cooking a merienda.
Anong panghapon mo kanina? Nagsimula na akong magluto ng merienda.
afternoon chill time or break
Let's have some afternoon chill time later, come on, let's hang out at the corner.
Mag-panghapon tayo mamaya, tara, tambay tayo sa kanto.
time to unwind after work or school
After work, it's afternoon. Time to relax.
Pagkatapos ng trabaho, panghapon na. Oras na para magpahinga.