Also means
Panahon can also mean weather.
Usage Note
Panahon refers to time, an era, or a season, such as the rainy or dry seasons in the Philippines. It is also the standard word for 'weather' and is used to describe specific periods in history or personal life.
Examples
" Maganda ang panahon ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The weather is nice today.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the weather today.
" Mainit ang panahon ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The weather is hot today.
Literal Translation
Hot the weather today.
" Sa panahon ng tag-ulan, madalas magbaha sa amin kaya kailangan naming maghanda nang maaga bago dumating ang bagyo. "
Natural Translation
During the rainy season, it often floods in our area, so we need to prepare early before the storm arrives.
Literal Translation
In-the season of rainy-season, often flood at us so need our prepare early before arrive the storm.
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