What samtang means
How to say “while” in Bisaya
samtang in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 77 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Nagkape ako samtang nagbasa.
I am drinking coffee while reading.
- Intermediate
Usbon ko, mas maayong dili magamit og smartphone samtang nagdrayb ka.
I repeat, it's better not to use a smartphone while you're driving.
- Advanced
Samtang nagabakyaw ang mga balod sa kahadlok, ang kaisog magapabiling andam sa pagtubag.
As the waves of anxiety surge, courage remains poised to respond.
- Beginner
Mokape ko samtang nagtrabaho.
I drink coffee while working.
- Intermediate
Pagpangandoy nako nga malibot ang tibuok kalibutan samtang bata pa ko.
It is my ambition to travel around the world while I'm still young.
- Advanced
Ang panaw sa pag-ila sa kaugalingon dalan sa pagpadayon samtang ang kalibutan nagkaguliyang.
The journey of self-discovery is a path to perseverance amidst a tumultuous world.
71 more recorded sentences use samtang. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
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Questions about samtang
What does "samtang" mean in English?
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Samtang means while in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "samtang"?
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Samtang is said sam-tang, 2 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "samtang" in a sentence?
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"Magluto ko samtang magpahulay ka." means "I'll cook while you rest.".
How common is "samtang" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 269 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 77 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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