Usages of sila
Masaya ang mga bata habang naglalaro sila ng laro sa bakuran.
The children are happy while they play a game in the yard.
Masaya sila kapag ang pamilya at mga kaibigan ay magkasama.
They are happy when family and friends are together.
Masinop ang pamilya kapag nag-aayos sila ng bahay araw-araw.
The family is organized when they tidy the house every day.
May asawa na si Maria, at may anak pa sila.
Maria already has a spouse, and they still have a child.
Bakit wala pa silang sagot sa mensahe ko sa telepono?
Why do they still not have an answer to my message on the phone?
Baka wala lang silang oras; maghintay muna tayo.
Maybe they just don't have time; let's wait first.
Bumili sila ng relo sa tindahan at tapos na sila.
They bought a watch at the store and they are done.
Minsan, nanonood sila ni Tatay ng pelikula sa sala pagkatapos ng hapunan.
Sometimes, he and Father watch a movie in the living room after dinner.
Masaya ang pamilya lalo na kapag kumpleto sila sa bahay.
The family is happy, especially when they are complete at home.
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