Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| oras | /ˈʔoɾas/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| tion |
oras is used to refer to the measurement of a quantity of time or a specific moment on a clock. You can ask for the current time using the phrase Anong oras na? To denote a particular time of day, the word sa is often used. For example, the term hatinggabi refers specifically to midnight.
What does it mean word for word?
oras literally means hour, but it is the standard way to express time in a general sense.
Which one should you use?
While oras refers to specific clock time or a particular moment, the word panahon is used for longer periods such as seasons, eras or the more abstract concept of time.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
oras is a noun that does not change its form to become plural. Instead, you place the quantifier mga before it (for example, mga oras for hours or times).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔoɾas/
Did you know?
- In Filipino culture, Filipino Time is a common colloquialism referring to a tendency to start events later than the scheduled oras.
- While oras is used for clock time, the word panahon is used to describe the weather. This means the word for 'season' or 'era' is also the word for 'weather'.
- If you are describing a 'moment' in time, you might use the word sandali, which can also be used as an exclamation to ask someone to 'wait' or 'hold on'.
Examples in context
- Oras na para kumilos!Time for action!This sentence shows how to use oras to express that it is time for something to happen.Tatoeba #11460361 by qwertzu, translation #508252 by rezgoljan
- Dumating na ang oras.The time has come.This sentence uses oras to state that a specific moment has arrived.Tatoeba #11739375 by qwertzu, translation #1589920 by marcelostockle
- May oras para sa lahat.There is a time for everything.This sentence uses oras to indicate that there is a period of time available for everything.Tatoeba #1650980 by nonong, translation #36680 by CK
- Tanghali na.It's already noon.
- Agahan mo naman.Please arrive early/make it on time.
- Alas-singko ng umaga.Five o'clock in the morning.
- 241 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Christina and Jose are waiting for a bus at the station.
- ChristinaJose, anong oras na?Jose, what time is it?
- JoseAlas-tres na ng hapon.It is already three in the afternoon.
- ChristinaMay oras pa ba tayo?Do we still have time?
- JoseOo, huwag kang mag-alala.Yes, don't worry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “time” translations and entries oras, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
