Time Expressions
Talking about time in Bisaya
Overview
Time expressions in Bisaya include words for parts of the day, days of the week, and relative time expressions like 'yesterday' and 'tomorrow'. Spanish influence is strong in clock time. Key time words: ā¢ Karon - now/today ā¢ Ugma - tomorrow ā¢ Gahapon - yesterday ā¢ Unya - later
Examples
Buntag (morning), Udto (noon), Hapon (afternoon), Gabii (evening/night)
Parts of the day
š” Used in greetings: Maayong buntag! (Good morning!)
Karon (now/today), Ugma (tomorrow), Gahapon (yesterday)
Relative time
š” Moadto ko ugma (I will go tomorrow)
Unya (later), Ganina (earlier), Kaniadto (a while ago/long ago)
More time references
š” Mobalik ko unya (I'll come back later)
Alas dos (2 o'clock), Alas tres (3 o'clock)
Clock time (Spanish-derived)
š” 'Alas' + Spanish number for telling time
Adlaw-adlaw (every day), Kada semana (every week)
Frequency expressions
š” Reduplicated words often mean 'every'
Karong gabii (tonight), Ugma sa buntag (tomorrow morning)
Compound time expressions
š” Combine time words for specific times
š” Tips to Remember
- ā¢Clock time uses Spanish numbers with 'alas': alas singko (5 o'clock)
- ā¢'Sa' is used before time expressions in sentences: 'sa buntag' (in the morning)
- ā¢Days of the week are Spanish-derived: Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules...
- ā¢'Kada' (every) comes from Spanish: kada adlaw (every day)
- ā¢For half hours: 'alas dos y medya' (2:30)