From root: samantala
Usage Note
Pansamantala refers to something that is for a limited time only, like a temporary arrangement or job.
Examples
" Pansamantala lang ang tahanang ito. "
Natural Translation
This home is only temporary.
Literal Translation
Temporary only the home this.
" Pansamantala lang muna ang trabahong ito. "
Natural Translation
This job is only temporary for now.
Literal Translation
Temporary only for now the work this.
" Pansamantala lamang ang ayos na ito habang hinihintay naming maayos ang lumang bahay namin. "
Natural Translation
This arrangement is only temporary while we wait for our old house to be fixed.
Literal Translation
Temporary only the arrangement that while waiting we be-fixed the old house our.
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