From root: tanghali
Usage Note
Tanghalian is the common term for the meal eaten at midday. Filipinos often treat this as the main meal of the day.
Examples
" Masarap ang tanghalian natin. "
Natural Translation
Our lunch is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the lunch our.
" Oras na para sa tanghalian. "
Natural Translation
It is time for lunch.
Literal Translation
Time already for lunch.
" Tuwing Linggo, nagtitipon ang buong pamilya para sa masaganang tanghalian na inihahanda ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, the whole family gathers for the bountiful lunch that my grandmother prepares.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, gathers the whole family for bountiful lunch that prepares of my grandmother.
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