Noon in Tagalog

“Noon” in Tagalog translates to “Tanghali,” “Alas-dose ng tanghali,” or “Katanghalian.” These terms refer to midday or 12 o’clock in the daytime in Filipino language. Learn the precise usage and contextual applications of this time-related word through practical examples below!

[Words] = Noon

[Definition]:

• Noon /nuːn/
• Noun: Twelve o’clock in the daytime; midday. The middle of the day when the sun is at its highest point.
• Noun (archaic): The highest point or culmination of something.

[Synonyms] = Tanghali, Alas-dose ng tanghali, Katanghalian, Kalagitnaan ng araw, Takipsilim (regional usage)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The meeting is scheduled to start at noon tomorrow.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pulong ay nakatakdang magsimula sa tanghali bukas.
• Ex2_EN: We usually have lunch at noon every day.
• Ex2_PH: Karaniwang kumakain kami ng tanghalian sa alas-dose ng tanghali araw-araw.
• Ex3_EN: The sun is directly overhead at noon during summer.
• Ex3_PH: Ang araw ay direktang nasa itaas sa katanghalian sa panahon ng tag-init.
• Ex4_EN: The store closes from noon to 1 PM for lunch break.
• Ex4_PH: Ang tindahan ay nagsasara mula tanghali hanggang 1 PM para sa lunch break.
• Ex5_EN: By noon, the temperature had already reached 35 degrees Celsius.
• Ex5_PH: Sa tanghali, ang temperatura ay umabot na sa 35 degrees Celsius.