napapanahon
timely; current; topical
From root: panahon
Usage Note
Napapanahon describes issues or events that are relevant to the current situation or era. For example, 'Napapanahon ang usaping ito' means 'This discussion is timely.'
Examples
" Napapanahon ang balitang ito. "
Natural Translation
This news is timely.
Literal Translation
Timely the news this.
" Ang paksa ay napapanahon. "
Natural Translation
The topic is timely.
Literal Translation
The topic is timely.
" Talagang napapanahon ang paksang pinili ng guro dahil iyon mismo ang pinag-uusapan ng buong bansa ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The topic the teacher chose is really timely because that is exactly what the whole country is talking about now.
Literal Translation
Really timely the topic chosen by teacher because that itself the being-talked-about of whole country now.
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