But (tl. Ngunit)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto ko ng burger, ngunit wala akong pera.
I want a burger, but I have no money.
Context: daily life
Siya ay masaya, ngunit pagod siya.
She is happy, but she is tired.
Context: daily life
Maganda ang panahon, ngunit malamig.
The weather is nice, but it's cold.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Gusto kong mag-aral sa ibang bansa, ngunit mahal ang gastos.
I want to study abroad, but the expenses are high.
Context: education
Nagtatrabaho siya ng mabuti, ngunit hindi siya nakakatanggap ng sapat na sahod.
He works hard, but he does not receive a sufficient salary.
Context: work
Kumain kami ng pizza, ngunit hindi na kami umorder ng dessert.
We ordered pizza, but we didn't order dessert.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang proyekto ay matagumpay, ngunit nagkaroon ng maraming hamon sa proseso.
The project was successful, but there were many challenges in the process.
Context: business
Siya ay napaka-masipag, ngunit madalas siyang naliligaw ng landas.
He is very hardworking, but he often goes off track.
Context: personal development
Nais niya ng kalayaan, ngunit kailangan niyang harapin ang mga responsibilidad.
He desires freedom, but he must face responsibilities.
Context: society

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