From root: taon
Usage Note
Taunan describes things that occur once a year or are based on a yearly period. It is common in professional contexts such as taunang ulat for annual report.
Examples
" Taunan ang pagdiriwang na ito. "
Natural Translation
This celebration is annual.
Literal Translation
Annual the celebration that this.
" Ito ang ating taunan na pagtitipon. "
Natural Translation
This is our annual gathering.
Literal Translation
This the our annual gathering.
" Bawat Disyembre, ginaganap ang taunan naming pagtitipon kung saan nagsasama-sama ang buong angkan. "
Natural Translation
Every December, our annual gathering is held where the whole clan comes together.
Literal Translation
Each December, held the annual our gathering where comes-together the whole clan.
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