maayong hapon
/maˌʔajoŋ ˈhapon/
In Bisaya, "good afternoon" is said as maayong hapon. Wiktionary also lists maayong udto.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Bisaya | IPA |
|---|---|
| maayong hapon | /maˌʔajoŋ ˈhapon/ |
| maayong udto | /maˌʔajoŋ ˈʔudto/ |
maayong hapon is a greeting used during the afternoon.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of maayong, which is a form of maayo (good) with the linker -ng attached to connect it to the following noun and hapon, which means afternoon.
Which one should you use?
While maayong hapon is used for the afternoon, maayong udto is used specifically for the midday or noon period.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˌʔajoŋ ˈhapon/
Did you know?
- The word hapon used in 'good afternoon' originally meant 'to roost', referring to birds returning to their nests as the sun begins to set.
- The word maayo can describe not only a 'good' time of day but also a person's skill or proficiency in a task.
- In formal Bisaya settings, maayong hapon is often accompanied by a slight nod or a gesture of respect toward elders.
Examples in context
- Maayong hapon, unsa'y bago?Good afternoon, what's new?
- Maayong hapon sa inyong tanan.Good afternoon to you all.
- Maayong hapon, Nang!Good afternoon, ma'am!
Example conversation
Elena and Ricardo meet at a cafe.
- ElenaMaayong hapon, Ricardo!Good afternoon, Ricardo!
- RicardoMaayong hapon sab, Elena.Good afternoon too, Elena.
- ElenaKumusta man ka?How are you?
- RicardoOk ra ko, salamat.I'm just fine, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good afternoon” translations and entries maayong hapon, maayong udto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hapon, maayong udto, udto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
