Dinner in Tagalog

Dinner in Tagalog is “Hapunan” – the evening meal that brings Filipino families together. This essential word appears in daily conversations across the Philippines. Discover the rich meanings, synonyms, and practical examples below to master this fundamental Tagalog term.

[Words] = Dinner

[Definition]:

• Dinner /ˈdɪnər/
• Noun 1: The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.
• Noun 2: A formal evening meal, often in honor of a person or event.
• Verb: To eat dinner.

[Synonyms] = Hapunan, Panahapon, Gabi, Pamahaw ng gabi, Salu-salo (feast/banquet context)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: We usually have dinner at seven o’clock every evening.
• Ex1_PH: Karaniwang kumakain kami ng hapunan alas-siyete bawat gabi.
• Ex2_EN: She prepared a delicious dinner for the whole family.
• Ex2_PH: Naghanda siya ng masarap na hapunan para sa buong pamilya.
• Ex3_EN: Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?
• Ex3_PH: Gusto mo bang sumama sa amin sa hapunan ngayong gabi?
• Ex4_EN: The dinner party was held at the hotel’s grand ballroom.
• Ex4_PH: Ang hapunan ay ginanap sa malaking ballroom ng hotel.
• Ex5_EN: After dinner, they watched a movie together.
• Ex5_PH: Pagkatapos ng hapunan, nanonood sila ng pelikula nang magkasama.