Hanapin
Piliin ang wika ng diksyunaryo
rather
01
medyo, sa halip
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
Mga Halimbawa
He was rather late for the meeting.
Medyo huli na siya sa pulong.
The homework is rather difficult, so I need more time.
Ang takdang-aralin ay medyo mahirap, kaya kailangan ko ng mas maraming oras.
02
sa halip, bagkus
used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one
Mga Halimbawa
The issue is n't laziness. Rather, it's a lack of direction.
Ang isyu ay hindi katamaran. Sa halip, ito ay kakulangan ng direksyon.
It was n't anger she showed. Rather, it was deep sadness.
Hindi galit ang ipinakita niya. Sa halip, ito ay malalim na kalungkutan.
2.1
sa halip, o mas tiyak
used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
Mga Halimbawa
I fell, or rather slipped, on the icy steps.
Nahulog ako, o sa halip nadulas, sa mga yelong hagdan.
He strolled, or rather strutted, into the room.
Naglakad siya, o sa halip ay nagmayabang, papasok sa silid.
2.2
sa halip, mas gusto
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
Mga Halimbawa
She laughed rather than cried.
Tumawa siya kaysa umiyak.
He chose silence rather than conflict.
Pinili niya ang katahimikan kaysa sa away.
03
sa halip, mas gusto
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
Mga Halimbawa
He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
Mas gusto niyang tulungan ka kaysa balewalain ang sitwasyon.
I ’d rather go home early than stay out late.
Mas gusto kong umuwi nang maaga kaysa manatili sa labas nang hatinggabi.
04
medyo, lubos
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
Mga Halimbawa
I rather hope it does n't rain tomorrow.
Sana na lang na hindi umulan bukas.
I rather suspect she already knows the truth.
Medyo naghihinala ako na alam na niya ang katotohanan.
rather
01
Siyempre!, Masaya!
used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialect
British
BritishMga Halimbawa
Would you enjoy another game of tennis? — Rather! It was great fun.
Gusto mo pa ng isa pang laro ng tennis? — Oo naman! Ang saya-saya.
He 's quite the clever one, is n't he? — Rather! Always one step ahead.
Medyo matalino siya, hindi ba? — Sa halip! Laging isang hakbang ahead.
