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

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