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noon

at that time; then; previously; in the past

adverb adjective no-ON DERIVED Common
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Illustration of the root word "iyon" (that (far from speaker and listener))
Illustration from root: iyon

From root: iyon

Usage Note

Noon is the temporal form derived from the distal demonstrative iyon, marking a point or period in the past — either a specific time previously established in conversation or a general past era. It is neutral in register and functions as both an adverb of time and a topic marker for past states, making it one of the most versatile time-reference words in Filipino.

Examples

Beginner

" Bata pa ako noon. "

Natural Translation

I was still young then.

Literal Translation

Young still I then.

Intermediate

" Nandito kami noon. "

Natural Translation

We were here previously.

Literal Translation

Here we previously.

Advanced

" Naaalala ko pa noon na walang gadget ang mga bata at puro laro sa labas ang aming libangan. "

Natural Translation

I still remember back then when children had no gadgets and outdoor games were our only entertainment.

Literal Translation

Remember I still then that no gadget the children and pure games in outside the our entertainment.

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