samantala

2 meanings · conj. · n.

conj.

while

Also accepted:whereason the contrary

Masipag si Maria sa pag-aaral, samantala si Juan ay mas gusto maglaro.

Maria is diligent in her studies, while Juan prefers to play.

act of taking advantage (of an opportunity)

Mali ang samantala sa kahinaan ng iba.

Taking advantage of others' weakness is wrong.

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