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Maayong hapon
mah-AH-yong hah-PON
EnglishGood afternoon
Word of the Day · Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Maayong hapon — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 13, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Hapon" marks the stretch of day between noon and sunset — pair it with "maayo" (good) the same way "buntag" (morning) and "gabii" (night) work, and you have all three daily greetings covered.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Cebuanos are precise about greeting windows: switching from "maayong buntag" to "maayong hapon" right at noon is a small but noticeable social cue that you're paying attention to the day.
Example Sentences
Arriving at an office in the afternoon
Maayong hapon, sir! Naa ba diri si Ma'am?
“Good afternoon, sir! Is Ma'am here?”
A teacher starting an afternoon class
Maayong hapon sa tanang estudyante.
“Good afternoon to all the students.”
Greeting a market vendor
Maayong hapon, Nang! Unsa'y baligya?
“Good afternoon, Auntie! What are you selling?”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Roughly what part of the day does "hapon" cover?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Maayong hapon" mean in Bisaya?
"Maayong hapon" means "Good afternoon" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a greeting in the Greeting category, pronounced as "mah-AH-yong hah-PON".
How do you pronounce "Maayong hapon" in Cebuano?
"Maayong hapon" is pronounced "mah-AH-yong hah-PON". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Maayong hapon" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Maayong hapon, sir! Naa ba diri si Ma'am?" — "Good afternoon, sir! Is Ma'am here?". Cebuanos are precise about greeting windows: switching from "maayong buntag" to "maayong hapon" right at noon is a small but noticeable social cue that you're paying attention to the day.
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