Tagalog Expressions: For Different Times of Day

Magandang umaga.

Good morning.

Magandang umaga rin.

Good morning.

Lit. Good morning too.

Magandang tanghali’.

Lit. Good noon.

Magandang hapon.

Good afternoon.

Magandang gabi.

Good evening.

See also: Parts of the day (p. 266)

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