"Samtang" is a word in WARAY, HILIGAYNON, CEBUANO
Samtang - meanwhile; while
sámtang - (Probably contr. of sa
hámtang). As long as, whilst, meanwhile.
sámpay – sángal
Sámtang nga walâ akó sing pílak, índì akó
makabakál sing áwto. As long as I am
without money (I have no money), I cannot
buy an auto. (cf. miéntras).
samtang while, at the same time as.
Pagbása samtang nag-paábut ka, Read while you are waiting.
ka-an n {1} time in the meanwhile.
Sa kasamtángan, siya ang intsards, For the mean-time, he is in charge.
{2} person acting in temporary or sub-stitute capacity.
Kasamtángan nga mamahandì sa kapunúngan, The acting treasurer of the organization.
ka-an() n temporary.
Hatágan kag kasamtangan nga kagawásan kun magbinuutan, You will be given temporal liberty if you behave well.
The beauty of today may not be realised until it becomes tomorrow’s memory
WORD SUGGESTIONS
Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
kodô - To play with stones, throwing them up and catching them in falling down, picking up meanwhile some more …
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