Usages of sa halip na
Sa halip na kape, tsaa ang ininom ni Ana dahil mainit pa ngayon.
Instead of coffee, Ana drank tea because it is still hot today.
Sa halip na bumili ng mahal na regalo, sumulat tayo ng liham mula sa puso.
Instead of buying an expensive gift, let us write a letter from the heart.
Sa halip na sumakay ng bus, naglakad kami nang kaunti dahil malapit lang ang tindahan.
Instead of riding the bus, we walked a little because the store is nearby.
Sa halip na umuwi agad, dumaan muna kami sa restawran dahil paborito ni Ana ang mainit na tsaa roon.
Instead of going home right away, we stopped by the restaurant because Ana likes the hot tea there.
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