Usages of para
Maraming mag-aaral ang pumapasok nang maaga para hindi mahuli.
Many students arrive early so they are not late.
Isara mo ang bintana para maging tahimik ang silid-aralan.
Close the window so that the classroom is quiet.
Magsimula tayo sa alas siyete para tahimik pa ang parke.
Let’s start at seven o'clock so the park is still quiet.
Sasakay tayo ng tren para mas mabilis.
We will ride the train so it is faster.
Kasama ko si Tatay sa lungsod ngayon para bumili ng gulay.
My father is with me in the city today to buy vegetables.
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