On the contrary (tl. Bagkus)

Translation into English

Hindi siya masaya; bagkus, siya ay malungkot.

He is not happy; on the contrary, he is sad.

Nakala ko ay gusto mo ito, bagkus, hindi mo ito gusto.

I thought you liked it, on the contrary, you don’t like it.

Ngunit bagkus, kailangan natin ng tulong.

But on the contrary, we need help.

Inaasahan kong magiging madali ang proyekto; bagkus, nahirapan ako.

I expected the project to be easy; on the contrary, I struggled.

Akala ko hindi siya magiging interesado, bagkus, nagpakita siya ng malaking interes.

I thought he wouldn't be interested, on the contrary, he showed great interest.

Nais kong magpahinga, bagkus, nagpasya akong mag-aral pa.

I wanted to rest, on the contrary, I decided to study more.

Maraming tao ang naniniwalang ang pagbabago ay mahirap; bagkus, ito ay pagkakataon para sa pag-unlad.

Many people believe that change is difficult; on the contrary, it is an opportunity for growth.

Sinasabing ang kabataan ay walang interes sa politika; bagkus, sila ay aktibong nakikilahok.

It is said that the youth have no interest in politics; on the contrary, they are actively participating.

Ang kanyang mga aksyon ay tila negatibo; bagkus, nagbigay siya ng malaking tulong sa komunidad.

His actions seem negative; on the contrary, he provided great help to the community.