puwes
púwes with stress marks
therefore; then
Usage Note
Puwes is borrowed from Spanish pues and functions as a very common discourse marker signaling a logical consequence, transition, or conclusion in conversation. It is frequently used to introduce a response or follow-up statement and is one of the most natural-sounding connectors a learner can adopt early.
Examples
" Puwes, umalis na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Then, let's go now.
Literal Translation
Then, leave now we.
" Puwes, gawin nila ang nararapat. "
Natural Translation
Then, they should do what is appropriate.
Literal Translation
Then, do they the appropriate.
" Ayaw mo palang sumama sa amin, puwes, mauuna na kaming aalis nang hindi ka hinihintay. "
Natural Translation
So you don't want to come with us; then, we'll go ahead and leave without waiting for you.
Literal Translation
Don't want you indeed to-come with us, then, will-go-first already we will-leave without you waited-for.
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