意思
Indicating the time after noon.
文化背景
The phrase 'Hapon na' is the unofficial bell for 'merienda.' In offices and homes, work stops for a light meal between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. In many provinces, 'hapon' ends with the 6:00 PM Angelus bell. It is a time for families to gather and pray, marking the transition to 'gabi.' The 'hapon' period often begins after a siesta. Telling someone 'Hapon na' is a way to tell them their rest time is over. For Filipino children, 'hapon' is the prime time for outdoor games like 'Patintero' because the sun is no longer at its peak heat.
The 'Pala' Trick
Add 'pala' (Hapon na pala!) to sound more natural when you just realized the time. It makes you sound like a local who lost track of time.
The Japan Trap
Never emphasize the 'PON' unless you are talking about sushi or Tokyo. Keep it 'HA-pon' for the time of day.
意思
Indicating the time after noon.
The 'Pala' Trick
Add 'pala' (Hapon na pala!) to sound more natural when you just realized the time. It makes you sound like a local who lost track of time.
The Japan Trap
Never emphasize the 'PON' unless you are talking about sushi or Tokyo. Keep it 'HA-pon' for the time of day.
Merienda Time
If you say 'Hapon na' around 3:30 PM, be prepared for people to expect food!
自我测试
Complete the sentence to say 'It is afternoon already.'
Hapon ___.
'Na' is the particle that means 'already' or 'now' in this context.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'Good afternoon'?
Choose the correct greeting:
'Hapon' is afternoon, 'umaga' is morning, 'gabi' is evening, and 'tanghali' is noon.
Match the phrase to the correct time.
When would you say 'Hapon na'?
3:00 PM falls within the 'hapon' range (1 PM to 6 PM).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gising na! ____ na! B: Bakit? Alas-tres na ba?
Since Person B mentions 'Alas-tres' (3:00), the correct time of day is 'Hapon'.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Times of Day in Filipino
Morning
- • Umaga
- • Madaling-araw
Afternoon
- • Tanghali
- • Hapon
Evening
- • Gabi
- • Hatinggabi
练习题库
4 练习Hapon ___.
'Na' is the particle that means 'already' or 'now' in this context.
Choose the correct greeting:
'Hapon' is afternoon, 'umaga' is morning, 'gabi' is evening, and 'tanghali' is noon.
When would you say 'Hapon na'?
3:00 PM falls within the 'hapon' range (1 PM to 6 PM).
A: Gising na! ____ na! B: Bakit? Alas-tres na ba?
Since Person B mentions 'Alas-tres' (3:00), the correct time of day is 'Hapon'.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Generally from 1:00 PM until sunset (around 6:00 PM).
Not exactly. It's a statement. Use 'Magandang hapon' to greet someone.
It is neutral. To make it formal, add 'po' (Hapon na po).
'Pala' adds a sense of surprise or realization, like 'Oh, it's afternoon already!'
Use 'Hindi pa hapon.'
'Tanghali' is noon (12 PM - 1 PM), while 'hapon' starts after 1 PM.
It can, if you were supposed to do something in the morning.
No, it is pronounced clearly, like the 'h' in 'hello.'
Yes, in a casual email to a friend, but use 'Magandang hapon' for business.
It means very late afternoon, usually when the sun is setting.
相关表达
Magandang hapon
builds onGood afternoon
Hapung-hapon
specialized formLate afternoon
Gabi na
contrastIt's already night
Tanghali na
similarIt's already noon/late morning
