taon
taón with stress marks
year; coincidence
Usage Note
Taon is used with numbers to denote age or duration and becomes 'taong' when linked to a specific year or following adjective. It is also a key word in the traditional Filipino greeting 'Manigong Bagong Taon' (Prosperous New Year).
Examples
" Limang taon ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
My child is five years old.
Literal Translation
Five-year the child my.
" Isang taon na tayong magkakilala. "
Natural Translation
We have known each other for one year.
Literal Translation
One year already we known.
" Pagkatapos ng maraming taon sa ibang bansa, sa wakas ay nakauwi siya upang muling makasama ang kanyang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
After many years abroad, he was finally able to come home to be with his family again.
Literal Translation
After of many year at other country, at finally was able-to-go-home he so-that again be-with the his family.
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