Merely (tl. Manlamang)

Translation into English

Ito ay manlamang isang laro.

This is merely a game.

Sabi niya, manlamang na huwag magalit.

He said, merely not to be angry.

Ang kanyang regalo ay manlamang isang simpleng libro.

His gift is merely a simple book.

Hindi ito manlamang isang pagkakataon, kundi isang mahalagang hakbang.

This is not merely an opportunity, but an important step.

Pinili niya ang manlamang upang ipakita ang kanyang sining.

He chose it merely to showcase his art.

Ang proyekto ay manlamang isang simpleng ideya noong una.

The project was merely a simple idea at first.

Ang kanyang paliwanag ay manlamang isang pagtatangkang makakuha ng simpatiya.

His explanation is merely an attempt to gain sympathy.

Ito ay manlamang isang halimbawa ng mas malawak na isyu sa lipunan.

This is merely an example of a broader societal issue.

Sa kabila ng kanyang tagumpay, nadama niyang siya ay manlamang isang bahagi ng sistema.

Despite his success, he felt that he was merely a part of the system.