But (tl. Subali)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto ko ng cake, subali, wala akong pera.
I want cake, but, I have no money.
Context: daily life Sabi niya ay maganda, subali, hindi ko ito gusto.
She said it is pretty, but, I don't like it.
Context: daily life Mahilig ako sa ice cream, subali, ayaw ng aking kapatid.
I love ice cream, but, my brother doesn't.
Context: family Intermediate (B1-B2)
Magtatrabaho ako ngayong araw, subali, gusto ko ring magpahinga.
I will work today, but, I also want to rest.
Context: work Magsasagawa tayo ng eksperimento, subali, kinakailangan ng mas maraming oras.
We will conduct an experiment, but, it will take more time.
Context: education Maganda ang panahon, subali, may ulap sa langit.
The weather is nice, but, there are clouds in the sky.
Context: weather Advanced (C1-C2)
Nais niyang magkaroon ng sariling negosyo, subali, wala pa siyang sapat na pondo.
He wishes to have his own business, but, he does not have enough capital yet.
Context: business Ang kanyang argumento ay makatuwiran, subali, may mga butas ito.
His argument is reasonable, but, it has some flaws.
Context: debate Nanalo siya sa paligsahan, subali, hindi siya masaya dito.
He won the competition, but, he is not happy about it.
Context: competition