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.
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