Tagalog Lesson on Adverbs of Time
In the Philippines, time is often perceived with flexibility and warmth, reflecting the culture’s tolerance of others' shortcomings but instilling patience while valuing relationships and community. Hence, the phrase 'Filipino time' may mean any of these two:
- "That's funny."
- "That's annoying, but well... better late than never."
Unfortunately, this tutorial will not give you the answer why most Filipinos are perpetually late, and why Filipino time is not a good trait to bear among any one of us. Instead, this will help you express your awareness of time in Tagalog.
Objectives
By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to: