Habang (en. While)

/ha.bang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

An adverb describing the time when an action occurs.

While I was studying, he was playing.

Habang ako ay nag-aaral, siya naman ay naglalaro.

Indicates a condition accompanying an action.

While there's still time, we need to finish this.

Habang may oras pa, kailangan natin itong matapos.

Expresses a contrast between two actions happening simultaneously.

While he is working, the children are studying.

Habang siya ay nagtatrabaho, ang mga bata naman ay nag-aaral.

From the root word 'habang' which means 'while' in English.

for life

referring to a state of existence that is eternal.

habang buhay

as long as one lives

until the end of life.

habang mabuhay

that

A connector often used to show the linkage between words.

when

A preposition that inquires about or describes time.

kailan

while; during

While I was studying, it was too noisy outside.

Habang nag-aaral ako, masyadong maingay sa labas.

as long as

As long as you're here, I'm happy.

Habang nandito ka, masaya ako.

in the meantime

In the meantime, let's just wait.

Habang wala pa siya, maghintay muna tayo.