From root: tanghali
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtanghalian
nag-tang-ha-li-AN
ate lunch
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatanghalian
nag-ta-tang-ha-li-AN
eating lunch
Future (Contemplated)
magtatanghalian
mag-ta-tang-ha-li-AN
will eat lunch
Usage Note
Magtanghalian is used specifically to describe the act of eating the midday meal, typically between late morning and early afternoon. While kumain is the general term for eating, this verb is preferred when extending or accepting lunch invitations in both formal and informal settings.
Examples
" Magtanghalian na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat lunch now.
Literal Translation
Eat-lunch now we.
" Tara na magtanghalian. "
Natural Translation
Let's go have lunch.
Literal Translation
Let's go already to eat lunch.
" Bago kami magpatuloy sa pulong, magtatanghalian muna kami sa kainan na malapit sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
Before we continue the meeting, we will first have lunch at the eatery near the office.
Literal Translation
Before we continue at meeting, will-eat-lunch first we at eatery that near at office.
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