Samantala (en. Meanwhile)

/sɐmɐn'tala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

Expresses a time or moment that is currently happening.

Meanwhile, there was a major event in the city.

Samantala, nagkaroon ng malaking kaganapan sa lungsod.

A word that connects ideas occurring in succession in time or context.

Meanwhile, she was thinking while others were conversing.

Samantala, siya ay nag-iisip habang ang iba ay nakikipag-usap.

meanwhile in between

meaning 'while waiting'.

samantala sa pagitan

time

Refers to the passage of time or events.

panahon

in other words

In other words, we should decide now.

Samantala, dapat tayong magdesisyon ngayon.

while it's happening

Meanwhile, she's studying while the kids are playing.

Samantala, nag-aaral siya habang naglalaro ang mga bata.

temporary

For the meantime, I'm living here while looking for a house.

Samantala, dito muna ako nakatira habang naghahanap ng bahay.