Bagong Taon
Bágong Taón with stress marks
New Year
Usage Note
Bagong Taon literally means 'New Year' and is used both for the holiday and as a greeting. 'Maligayang Bagong Taon' is the standard New Year's greeting in Tagalog. New Year celebrations in the Philippines are characterized by loud fireworks, media noche (midnight feast), and family gatherings.
Examples
" Malapit na ang Bagong Taon. "
Natural Translation
The New Year is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the New-Year.
" Maligayang Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat! "
Natural Translation
Happy New Year to all of you!
Literal Translation
Happy New-Year to you-all.
" Tuwing Bagong Taon, nagtitipon ang buong pamilya para sa media noche at nagbibilang kami bago mag-alas-dose. "
Natural Translation
Every New Year, the whole family gathers for media noche and we count down before midnight.
Literal Translation
Every New-Year, gathers the whole family for media-noche and count we before twelve.
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