Time in Tagalog

Time in Tagalog translates to “oras” which refers to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events. Understanding how to express time-related concepts in Tagalog is essential for daily conversations—explore the various uses and contexts below.

[Words] = Time

[Definition]:

• Time /taɪm/
• Noun 1: The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future.
• Noun 2: A point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon.
• Noun 3: An instance or occasion of something happening or being done.
• Verb 1: To plan, schedule, or arrange when something should happen or be done.

[Synonyms] = Oras, Panahon, Sandali, Takdang-oras, Pagkakataon

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: What time is it now?
• Ex1_PH: Anong oras na ngayon?
• Ex2_EN: I don’t have enough time to finish this project.
• Ex2_PH: Wala akong sapat na oras upang tapusin ang proyektong ito.
• Ex3_EN: This is the third time I’ve called you today.
• Ex3_PH: Ito na ang ikatlong beses na tinawagan kita ngayong araw.
• Ex4_EN: We need to time our arrival perfectly to catch the sunset.
• Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating itakda ang oras ng ating pagdating nang perpekto upang maabutan ang paglubog ng araw.
• Ex5_EN: In ancient times, people used sundials to tell the time.
• Ex5_PH: Noong unang panahon, ang mga tao ay gumagamit ng sundial upang malaman ang oras.