almusál
The English phrase "breakfast" can be translated into Filipino as almusál or agahan.
Meaning: first meal of the day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Filipino | IPA |
|---|---|
| almusál | |
| agahan | /ʔaˈɡahan/ (Standard Tagalog) |
Both words refer to the first meal of the day.
What does it mean word for word?
The word agahan is derived from the root word aga, meaning "early" and literally refers to the act of eating early in the day.
Which one should you use?
almusál is a Spanish-derived term, while agahan is the more common, native term.
Did you know?
- While almusál is the word for 'breakfast', it shares the same root as the Spanish word almuerzo, which actually means 'lunch' in modern Spanish.
- The word agahan can be used as a verb meaning 'to make something happen earlier'.
- Filipino culture features a unique 'silog' breakfast, a portmanteau of sinangag (fried rice) and itlog (egg) that defines the standard morning meal.
Examples in context
- Anong oras dapat tayo kakain ng agahan?What time should we eat breakfast?This sentence is useful for asking about the scheduled time for the meal using agahan.Tatoeba #10170116 by theSardonyx, translation #7587492 by CHThiem
- Handa na ang agahan.Breakfast is ready.This sentence is useful for stating that the meal is prepared and ready using agahan.Tatoeba #2310249 by Adelpa, translation #277773 by CK
- Nagluto ako ng talong at itlog para agahan ko.I've prepared eggplant and egg for my breakfast.This sentence is useful for describing what was cooked for the meal using agahan.Tatoeba #2759145 by mervert1, translation #2759147 by mervert1
- Magandang umaga, mayroon bang agahan sa menu?Good morning, is there breakfast on the menu?
- Ang umaga ay ang tamang pagkakataon para kumain ng malusog na umagahan.Morning is the right time to have a healthy breakfast.
- Kumain tayo ng masarap na almusal mamaya.Let's have a delicious breakfast later.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jose and Maria are in the kitchen in the morning.
- JoseMaria, handa na ba ang almusál?Maria, is the breakfast ready?
- MariaOo, Jose, malapit na itong ihain.Yes, Jose, it will be served soon.
- JoseSalamat, nagugutom na ako.Thanks, I am hungry already.
- MariaMaupo ka muna habang naghahanda ako.Sit down first while I prepare things.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “breakfast” translations and entries agahan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
