Usage Note
Hanggang is one of the most common prepositions in Tagalog, meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.' It marks both spatial and temporal limits. 'Hanggang bukas' (until tomorrow), 'hanggang doon' (up to there). Mastering this word is essential for expressing duration and limits.
Examples
" Magtatrabaho ako hanggang gabi. "
Natural Translation
I will work until night.
Literal Translation
Will-work I until night.
" Dito lang ako hanggang gabi. "
Natural Translation
I am only here until tonight.
Literal Translation
Here only I until night.
" Naghintay kami sa istasyon hanggang sa dumating ang huling bus na patungo sa amin. "
Natural Translation
We waited at the station until the last bus heading our way arrived.
Literal Translation
Waited we at station until arrived the last bus heading to us.
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