But (tl. Tapi)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto ko mag-aral, tapi kailangan ko munang magtrabaho.
I want to study, but I need to work first.
Context: daily life
Mahilig ako sa prutas, tapi ayaw ko ng mansanas.
I love fruits, but I don’t like apples.
Context: daily life
Sama-sama kami, tapi hindi lahat ay dumating.
We were together, but not everyone came.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Gusto kong gumala, tapi walang oras.
I want to go out, but I have no time.
Context: daily life
Totoo ang balita, tapi may mga detalye na hindi alam.
The news is true, but there are details that are unknown.
Context: media
Kinuha niya ang pagkakataon, tapi nag-alinlangan siya sa simula.
He took the opportunity, but he hesitated at first.
Context: personal growth

Advanced (C1-C2)

Nais ko sanang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa, tapi may mga hadlang akong kailangan harapin.
I would like to work abroad, but I have obstacles to face.
Context: career aspirations
Nag-apply ako sa maraming unibersidad, tapi mabigat ang kumpetisyon.
I applied to several universities, but the competition is tough.
Context: education
Nais namin ng pagbabago sa lipunan, tapi ang mga tao ay nag-aalangan.
We want change in society, but people are hesitant.
Context: society

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