Tanghali (en. Noon)

/taŋˈha.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The time from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.
Noon is usually mealtime.
Ang tanghali ay karaniwang oras ng pagkain.
The condition of sunlight at the middle of the day.
People often take naps at noon when the weather is hot.
Ang mga tao ay madalas na natutulog sa tanghali kapag mainit ang panahon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's noon!
This signifies that it is noon; can imply being busy.
Tanghali na!

Related Words

morning
The time before noon, from sunrise to 12:00 noon.
umaga
afternoon
The time after noon until dusk.
hapon

Slang Meanings

midday or noon
It feels like noon with how hot the sun is; it's just so nice to relax.
Parang tanghaling tapat na ang init ng araw, ang saya lang magpahinga.
lunch time
Come on, let's have lunch; I'm so hungry!
Tara, kain tayo ng tanghalian, gutom na ako!
time to take a photo (when feeling it)
It's noon, time to snap a picture if you're in the mood.
Tanghali na, time na para mag-snap ng picture kung na mood.