Miyentras (en. While)

mi-yen-tras

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

An adverb used to indicate simultaneous actions.

While he was studying, I was cleaning.

Miyentras nag-aaral siya, ako naman ay naglilinis.

Expresses a continuous state or action.

While it was raining, people were buying umbrellas.

Miyentras lumalakad ang ulan, ang mga tao ay bumibili ng payong.

Spanish word 'mientras'

while and

while something is happening

miyentras at

whereas

A root word used to refer to events that happen simultaneously.

samantalang

It's okay, just relax.

While I'm waiting, I'm just chilling on Netflix.

Miyentras nag-aantay ako, chill lang ako sa Netflix.

While

While she is crying, I am studying.

Miyentras umiiyak siya, nag-aaral ako.

Together

While they are enjoying, we are eating together.

Miyentras nag-eenjoy sila, sabay kaming kumakain.