Day in Tagalog

“Day” in Tagalog is translated as “Araw”. This word is fundamental in the Tagalog language and is used to refer to a 24-hour period, daytime, or a specific point in time. Interestingly, “araw” also means “sun” in Tagalog, showing the deep connection between daylight and the concept of a day. Let’s explore how this versatile word is used in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Day

[Definition]:

• Day /deɪ/
• Noun 1: A period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time.
• Noun 2: The time between sunrise and sunset; daytime.
• Noun 3: A particular period of the past; an era.
• Noun 4: A specific date or occasion.

[Synonyms] = Araw, Aldaw, Adlaw, Kaarawan (birthday/anniversary)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Have a nice day!
• Ex1_PH: Magkaroon ng magandang araw!
• Ex2_EN: I exercise every day to stay healthy.
• Ex2_PH: Nag-eehersisyo ako araw-araw upang manatiling malusog.
• Ex3_EN: What day of the week is today?
• Ex3_PH: Anong araw ng linggo ngayon?
• Ex4_EN: Back in my day, things were very different.
• Ex4_PH: Noong panahon ko, sa aking araw, napakaiiba ng mga bagay-bagay.
• Ex5_EN: The day is bright and sunny today.
• Ex5_PH: Ang araw ay maliwanag at maaraw ngayon.