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samantala

samantalâ with stress marks

while; meanwhile

conjunction adverb sa-man-TA-la Sanskrit origin Less Common
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions
Illustration of "samantala" (while; meanwhile)

Also means

Samantala can also mean to take advantage of, to exploit, or to contrast two things.

Usage Note

Samantala is used to connect two simultaneous actions or to introduce a contrast between two situations. It is commonly placed at the start of a clause to mean 'meanwhile' or 'whereas' as the focus shifts.

Examples

Beginner

" Maglinis ka, samantala magluluto ako. "

Natural Translation

You clean, meanwhile I'll cook.

Literal Translation

Clean you, meanwhile will-cook I.

Intermediate

" Nag-aaral ka, samantala ako ay nagtatrabaho. "

Natural Translation

You are studying, while I am working.

Literal Translation

Studying you, meanwhile I [,] working.

Advanced

" Abala ang mga magulang sa trabaho, samantala ang mga bata ay nag-aaral mag-isa sa bahay. "

Natural Translation

The parents are busy with work, while the children are studying alone at home.

Literal Translation

Busy the parents in work, meanwhile the children [,] studying alone in house.

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Derived Words

pansamantala DERIVED

temporary

pagsasamantala DERIVED

exploitation

Object Focus Verbs

samantalahin OF VERB

to take advantage of

pagsamantalahan OF VERB

to exploit

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