As long as (tl. Mabasta)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Mabasta nandiyan ka, okay na ako.
I’m okay as long as you're there.
Context: daily life
Mabasta may pagkain, masaya ang lahat.
Everyone is happy as long as there is food.
Context: daily life
Mabasta masaya, gusto kong maglaro.
I want to play as long as I’m happy.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Mabasta mag-aral ka, makakapasa ka sa exam.
You will pass the exam as long as you study.
Context: education
Akin ang libro, mabasta ibalik mo ito sa akin.
The book is mine as long as you return it to me.
Context: daily life
Mabasta may oras, puwede tayong mag-usap.
We can talk as long as there’s time.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Mabasta tapat ka sa iyong sarili, makakamit mo ang iyong mga pangarap.
You will achieve your dreams as long as you are true to yourself.
Context: motivation
Mabasta maingat tayo, hindi tayo magkakamali sa aming desisyon.
We won't make mistakes in our decision as long as we are careful.
Context: decision-making
Mabasta subukan natin, wala tayong dapat ikabahala.
We have nothing to worry about as long as we try.
Context: motivation

Synonyms

  • basta't
  • hangga't