From root: hapon
Usage Note
Kahapon is used to indicate the day immediately before today. It is frequently used in conversations when discussing past events.
Examples
" Umalis siya kahapon. "
Natural Translation
He left yesterday.
Literal Translation
Left he yesterday.
" Dumating siya kahapon. "
Natural Translation
He/she arrived yesterday.
Literal Translation
Arrived he/she yesterday.
" Kahapon pa namin natapos ang proyekto, kaya makakapagpahinga na kami ngayong araw. "
Natural Translation
We already finished the project yesterday, so we can rest today.
Literal Translation
Yesterday yet by-us finished the project, so can-rest already we this day.
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