Filipino · Numbers & Time
ngayon
Today; now
Beginneradverb
Definition
The present day or moment.
Example
Maganda ang panahon ngayon.
The weather is nice today.
Etymology
'Ngayon' stems from the Proto-Austronesian *naya, meaning 'now.' It has passed down through generations maintaining its function as an adverb of time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ngayon' is used in informal and formal settings across both spoken and written forms to denote the present moment, with no significant regional variations.