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

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