While (tl. Samantalang)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Natutulog ako samantalang siya ay nag-aaral.
I am sleeping while he is studying.
Context: daily life Kumakain sila samantalang nag-uusap.
They are eating while talking.
Context: daily life Naglalakad ako samantalang umuulan.
I am walking while it is raining.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nag-aral ako ng mabuti samantalang siya ay naglalaro.
I studied hard while he was playing.
Context: daily life Nakatanggap ako ng tawag samantalang ako ay nasa opisina.
I received a call while I was in the office.
Context: work Siya ay naghiwalay sa kanyang kasintahan samantalang siya ay naglalakbay.
He broke up with his girlfriend while he was traveling.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Siya ay nagbigay ng talumpati samantalang ang mga tagapakinig ay nakikinig nang mabuti.
He delivered a speech while the listeners were paying close attention.
Context: culture Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa labas samantalang ang kanilang mga magulang ay nag-uusap.
The children are playing outside while their parents are talking.
Context: society Nagsasagawa sila ng pulong samantalang may nangyayaring bagyo sa labas.
They are holding a meeting while a storm is occurring outside.
Context: work Synonyms
- habang
- sa kabila ng