yamang
while; inasmuch as; whereas; since
Usage Note
Yamang is a formal conjunction used to introduce a clause that provides a reason or concurrent condition, similar to 'since,' 'given that,' or 'whereas' in English. It is more common in written or formal Tagalog than in everyday speech, and frequently appears in legal, academic, and literary texts.
Examples
" Yamang gabi na, matulog na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Since it's already night, let's go to sleep.
Literal Translation
Since night already, sleep already we.
" Yamang nandito ka na, tulungan mo ako. "
Natural Translation
Since you're already here, help me out.
Literal Translation
Since here you already, help you me.
" Yamang ikaw ang pinakamatanda sa magkakapatid, inaasahan kang mag-alaga sa mga nakababata kapag wala ang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
Since you are the eldest among the siblings, you are expected to look after the younger ones when the parents are away.
Literal Translation
Since you the eldest among siblings, expected you to-care-for the younger when away the parents.
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