ngayon
ngayón with stress marks
now; today
Usage Note
Ngayon refers to both the current moment and the present day, usually appearing at the start or end of a sentence. It is frequently paired with the particle 'na' (ngayon na) to emphasize that an action must happen 'right now' or immediately.
Examples
" Maganda ang panahon ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The weather is nice today.
Literal Translation
Nice the weather now.
" Ngayon ang kaarawan ko. "
Natural Translation
Today is my birthday.
Literal Translation
Today the birthday my.
" Mas mahal na ang bilihin ngayon kaysa noong nakaraang taon kaya nahihirapan kaming makatipid. "
Natural Translation
Goods are more expensive now than last year, so we're having a hard time saving.
Literal Translation
More expensive already the goods now than during past year so having-difficulty we-to save.
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