habang

while

Usages of habang

• Gusto kong basahin ang aklat habang umiinom ng alak.: I want to read the book while drinking wine.
• Pakinggan natin ang awit na ito habang kumakain tayo.: Let us listen to this song while we eat.
• Masaya ang mga bata habang naglalaro sila ng laro sa bakuran.: The children are happy while they play a game in the yard.
• Pakinggan mo ang masasayang awit habang ikaw ay nagluluto.: Listen to cheerful songs while you are cooking.
• Makinig tayo ng magandang awit habang naghihintay.: Let us listen to a beautiful song while waiting.
• Masigla ang mga bata habang naglalaro sa bakuran.: The children are energetic while playing in the yard.
• Ang mga bata ay dapat masaya habang naglalaro sa labas.: The children must be happy while playing outside.
• Sa Filipino grammar, tandaan na “Kumain ako” ay pokus sa aktor, habang “Kinain ko” ay pokus sa layon.: In Filipino grammar, remember that “Kumain ako” is actor focus, while “Kinain ko” is object focus.
• Tumakbo tayo sa bakuran habang sariwa ang hangin.: Let us run in the yard while the air is fresh.
• Mahilig si Ate makinig ng musika habang nagluluto sa kusina.: My older sister likes listening to music while cooking in the kitchen.
• Dalhin mo ang papel at lapis kung gusto mong magsulat habang naghihintay.: Bring paper and a pencil if you want to write while waiting.
• Naghuhugas si Ana ng pinggan sa kusina habang mainit pa ang tubig sa gripo.: Ana is washing dishes in the kitchen while the water from the faucet is still warm.
• Ingatan mo ang bata habang nagluluto si Nanay sa kusina.: Take care of the child while Mother is cooking in the kitchen.
• Nakatayo si Ana sa harap ng pisara habang binabasa ng guro ang bagong aralin.: Ana is standing in front of the board while the teacher reads the new lesson.
• Nakaupo kaming tahimik habang ibinibigay ng guro ang marka namin sa pagsusulit.: We are sitting quietly while the teacher gives our grades for the exam.
• Masaya ang mga bata habang naglalaro sa buhangin malapit sa alon.: The children are happy while playing in the sand near the waves.
• Nakaupo kami sa sala habang nanonood ng pelikula sa telebisyon.: We are sitting in the living room while watching a movie on television.
• Ang mag-aaral ay nakaupo sa silid-aralan habang binabasa ng guro ang bagong aralin.: The student is sitting in the classroom while the teacher reads the new lesson.
• Pakiabot mo ang sibuyas at bawang habang inilalagay ko ang mantika sa kaldero.: Please pass the onion and garlic while I put the oil in the pot.
• Pagkatapos kumain, linisin mo ang kaldero at sandok habang ako ay naglalaba ng labada sa likod ng bahay.: After eating, clean the pot and ladle while I wash the laundry at the back of the house.
• Magsampay ka ng labada sa likod ng bahay habang mainit ang araw.: Hang the laundry at the back of the house while the sun is hot.
• Nakaupo si Lola sa sala habang nanonood ng telebisyon.: Grandmother is seated in the living room while watching television.

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