How to Say "Tuesday" in Tagalog

Martes

/maɾˈtes/

Tuesday in Tagalog is Martes.

Meaning: day of the week (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word Martes is derived from the Spanish word 'Martes', which refers to the day of Mars.

/maɾˈtes/

If a Filipino says Martes na Martes, they are emphasizing that something is happening exactly on a Tuesday, often to express surprise or irony.
In Tagalog, you do not capitalize martes unless it begins a sentence, unlike the English requirement to always capitalize 'Tuesday'.
In casual texting or 'Taglish' (Tagalog-English), people often skip the formal structure and simply use the English 'Tuesday' even when speaking full Tagalog sentences.

Noon pang Martes na umuulan.
It has been raining since Tuesday.
This sentence is useful for showing how to use Martes when describing an event that has been occurring since that day.
Tatoeba #1863549 by nonong, translation #23784 by CN
Punta ka sa Martes, kung posible.
Come one Tuesday, if possible.
This sentence is useful for using Martes when suggesting a specific day for an appointment.
Tatoeba #5213931 by kanlaon, translation #5296455 by katalex
Martes ngayon, ano ang araw bukas?
Today is Tuesday, what day is it tomorrow?
This sentence is useful for using Martes to state the current day.
Tatoeba #11640778 by qwertzu, translation #11640763 by timmartin
May lakad ka ba sa Martes?
Are you busy on Tuesday?
Magkita tayo sa Martes ng alas-siyete ng gabi.
Let's meet on Tuesday at 7 PM.
Mayroon akong appointment sa doktor sa Martes.
I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

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