Subalit (en. But)

/suˈbalit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

conjunction

used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

I would like to travel, but I have no time.

Gusto ko sanang maglakbay, subalit wala akong oras.

indicates a transition to another idea or conclusion.

He studies hard, but he did not pass the exam.

Masipag siya sa pag-aaral, subalit hindi siya nakapasa sa pagsusulit.

Derived from the word 'subal,' part of Filipino.

I like this, but something else happened.

Gusto ko ito, subalit may ibang nangyari.

but

Another conjunction expressing contrast.

ngunit

case

A word used to show opposition.

kaso

but

I would like to join, but I have work.

Gusto ko sanang sumama, subalit may trabaho ako.

however

He is happy, however, he has sadness in his heart.

Masaya siya, subalit may lungkot siya sa puso.

that's why

I'm already there, that's why he's not yet here.

Nandiyan na ako, subalit hindi pa siya.