Huwebes
Huwébes with stress marks
Thursday
Usage Note
Huwebes is the standard word for Thursday, typically preceded by 'sa' for future events or 'noong' for the past. In the Philippines, 'Huwebes Santo' (Maundy Thursday) is a significant religious and public holiday observed during Holy Week.
Examples
" May bakasyon kami sa Huwebes. "
Natural Translation
We have a vacation on Thursday.
Literal Translation
Has vacation we on Thursday.
" Magkikita tayo sa Huwebes. "
Natural Translation
We will see each other on Thursday.
Literal Translation
See we on Thursday.
" Sa susunod na Huwebes, babalik ako sa probinsya dahil may handaan ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
This coming Thursday I'll go back to the province because my grandmother is having a feast.
Literal Translation
On next Thursday, will-return I to province because has feast the grandmother my.
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