Hanapin
While
01
sandali, oras
a span of time
Example
She waited patiently for a while before the bus finally arrived.
Naghintay siya ng matiwasay sa sandali bago sa wakas dumating ang bus.
He studied for a while before taking a short break to rest his eyes.
Nag-aral siya ng sandali bago kumuha ng maikling pahinga para ipahinga ang kanyang mga mata.
while
01
bagamat, kahit na
despite the fact that; even though
Example
While she had reservations about the plan, she decided to go along with it.
Bagamat may mga pag-aalinlangan siya tungkol sa plano, nagpasya siyang sumang-ayon dito.
While the weather was unfavorable, they went ahead with the outdoor event.
Bagamat hindi maganda ang panahon, nagtuloy sila sa panlabas na kaganapan.
02
samantalang, habang
used to indicate contrast
Example
He did n't want to risk his reputation by being associated with the controversial project.
Ayaw niyang ipagsapalaran ang kanyang reputasyon sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaugnay sa kontrobersyal na proyekto, samantalang may posibilidad itong makasira sa kanyang pangalan.
The north of the country experiences cold winters, while the south has mild weather year-round.
Ang hilaga ng bansa ay nakakaranas ng malamig na taglamig, samantalang ang timog ay may banayad na panahon sa buong taon.
03
habang, samantalang
used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place or a state of affairs exists, often denoting simultaneous or concurrent events
Example
The children played outside while the sun was shining.
Habang ang araw ay nagniningning, naglaro ang mga bata sa labas.
He listened to music while I did my homework.
Nakinig siya sa musika habang ginagawa ko ang aking takdang-aralin.
