Panghapunan (en. Dinner)

/paŋhapunaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A meal typically eaten in the evening.
Let's prepare for dinner.
Paghanda na tayo para sa panghapunan.
The gathering of family or friends at mealtime during dinner.
We often gather for dinner as a family.
Madalas kaming nagsasalo-salo sa panghapunan bilang pamilya.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hapun' meaning 'afternoon' and '-an' which indicates a place or concept.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Preparing dinner
The process of preparing food for dinner.
Naghahanda ng panghapunan

Related Words

breakfast
The meal eaten in the morning.
almusal
lunch
The meal eaten at noon.
min lunch

Slang Meanings

dinner or main meal at night
What’s your dinner later?
Anong panghapunan niyo mamaya?
supper with family or friends
We were together for dinner; the conversation was fun.
Magkasama kami sa panghapunan; masaya ang kwentuhan.