But (tl. Pero)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto ko ng mansanas, pero wala ako nito.
I want an apple, but I don’t have one.
Context: daily life Pero masaya ako.
But I am happy.
Context: daily life Sabi ng guro, pero kailangan nating mag-aral.
The teacher said, but we need to study.
Context: education Intermediate (B1-B2)
Gusto kong maglakad sa parke, pero umuulan ngayon.
I want to walk in the park, but it is raining now.
Context: daily life Nagtatrabaho siya nang mabuti, pero hindi pa rin siya na-promote.
He works hard, but he hasn’t been promoted yet.
Context: work Masarap ang pagkain, pero mahal ito.
The food is delicious, but it is expensive.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Nag-aral siya ng mabuti, pero hindi siya nakapasa sa pagsusulit.
She studied hard, but she didn’t pass the exam.
Context: education Minsan, gusto nating umalis, pero kailangan nating magtagal sa ating mga responsibilidad.
Sometimes, we want to leave, but we need to fulfill our responsibilities.
Context: society Nakatanggap siya ng premyo, pero hindi siya nagmalaki sa kanyang tagumpay.
He received an award, but he didn’t boast about his achievement.
Context: culture