From root: tanghali
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinanghali
i-ti-nang-HA-li
set for noon
Present (Incomplete)
itinatanghali
i-ti-na-tang-HA-li
is setting for noon
Future (Contemplated)
itatanghali
i-ta-tang-HA-li
will set for noon
Usage Note
Itanghali is used when scheduling an activity or setting a specific time for an event to occur exactly at noon. It is typically used in formal or instructional contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
" Itanghali natin ang pulong. "
Natural Translation
Let's set the meeting for noon.
Literal Translation
Set-for-noon by-us the meeting.
" Gusto kong itanghali natin ang ating alis. "
Natural Translation
I want us to set our departure for noon.
Literal Translation
Want by-me to-set-for-noon by-us the our leaving.
" Minabuti ng tagapag-organisa na itanghali ang programa para makakain muna ang mga panauhin bago magsimula. "
Natural Translation
The organizer decided to set the program for noon so the guests could eat first before it begins.
Literal Translation
Preferred by-the organizer to set-for-noon the program so-that can-eat first the plural guest before to-begin.
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