From root: panahon
Usage Note
Mapanahon is used to describe something that fits a particular season or occurs at the appropriate time.
Examples
" Mapanahon ang ulan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The rain is timely now.
Literal Translation
Timely the rain now.
" Ang balita ay mapanahon. "
Natural Translation
The news is timely.
Literal Translation
The news is timely.
" Napakapanahon ng payo niya dahil gagawin ko na sana ang isang malaking pagkakamali noon. "
Natural Translation
His advice was so timely because I was about to make a big mistake.
Literal Translation
Very-timely of advice his because will-do I already hopefully the one big mistake then.
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