samtang

Cebuano Word Focus: samtang

1. Part of Speech, Meaning, and Example Sentences

• Part of speech: Conjunction (temporal)
• Meaning: “while / as / during” — introduces an action or state that happens at the same time as another.

Example sentences

1. Nag-basa ko samtang nag-hulat ko sa jeep. – “I read while I waited for the jeep.”
2. Mi-luto siya samtang akoʼy nag-hipos sa lamesa. – “She cooked while I set the table.”
3. Dili maayo mag-text samtang nag-maneho ka. – “It isn’t safe to text while you are driving.”

2. Points to Keep in Mind When Learning samtang

1. One time frame: Both clauses must truly overlap in time; do not pair unrelated events.
2. Clause flexibility: The samtang-clause can precede or follow the main clause; add a comma if it comes first.
3. No punctuation in casual chat: In quick messages, people often skip commas; intonation marks the pause.
4. Avoid stacking with other conjunctions: Don’t add ug or pero right after samtang.
5. Pronunciation: /ˈsam.taŋ/ — keep both vowels short; stress on the first syllable.

3. Common Collocations

• samtang nag-hulat … – “while waiting …”
• samtang nag-ulan … – “as it rains …”
• samtang ga-trabaho … – “while working …”
• samtang nag-skwela … – “during (one’s) studies …”
• samtang ga-tan-aw TV … – “while watching TV …”

4. Typical Position in a Sentence

Either order is correct:

• Samtang nag-ulan, nag-basa ko sa balay.
• Nag-basa ko sa balay samtang nag-ulan.

5. Five Frequently Used Conversational Phrases

1. Isturyahi ko samtang naga-drive ta. – “Talk to me while we’re driving.”
2. Paminaw sa musika samtang nag-tuon. – “Listen to music while studying.”
3. Ayaw sigeʼg phone samtang nag-kaon. – “Don’t keep using the phone while eating.”
4. Mag-relax ko samtang nag-hulat sa resulta. – “I’ll relax while waiting for the result.”
5. Palihug ug bantay sa bata samtang molakaw koʼg gamay. – “Please watch the child while I step out briefly.”

6. Five Simple Conversation Exchanges Using samtang

1. A: Unsaʼy imong buhaton karong gabii?
   B: Mag-tan-aw koʼg salida samtang nag-laba sa batan-on nga sinina.
   – “What will you do tonight?” / “I’ll watch a movie while washing the kids’ clothes.”
2. A: Pwede ko makig-istorya?
   B: Oo, samtang nag-pahulay ko diri.
   – “Can I talk with you?” / “Yes, while I rest here.”
3. A: Naa kay gikaon sa biyahe?
   B: Nag-munch koʼg biskwit samtang nag-drive.
   – “Are you eating on the trip?” / “I’m munching biscuits while driving.”
4. A: Nga-nang dugay ka natulog?
   B: Nag-dula koʼg online games samtang ga-chat sa mga barkada.
   – “Why did you sleep late?” / “I played online games while chatting with friends.”
5. A: Mobalik ka sa opisina karon?
   B: Dili pa, mag-home-office ko samtang nag-ayo pa ko sa sip-on.
   – “Are you going back to the office today?” / “Not yet, I’ll work from home while recovering from a cold.”

7. Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions

Q1. Nag-tan-aw ba ka TV samtang nag-kaon?
A. TV samtang nag-kaon nag-tan-aw ko.
B. Nag-tan-aw ko TV nag-kaon samtang.
C. Nag-tan-aw ko TV samtang nag-kaon.

Q2. Naka-human ka sa report samtang nag-meeting?
A. Naka-human ko sa report samtang nag-meeting.
B. Report naka-human samtang ko sa nag-meeting.
C. Samtang naka-human nag-meeting ko sa report.

Q3. Naminaw ka ba sa podcast samtang nag-jogging?
A. Sa podcast samtang nag-jogging naminaw ko.
B. Naminaw ko sa podcast samtang nag-jogging.
C. Nag-jogging podcast naminaw samtang ko sa.

Q4. Nagsulat siya samtang nag-paminaw sa musika?
A. Siya nagsulat samtang nag-paminaw sa musika.
B. Nagsulat siya musika samtang nag-paminaw sa.
C. Samtang nagsulat siya sa musika nag-paminaw.

Q5. Mo-review ba ka samtang nag-hulat sa bus?
A. Samtang nag-hulat sa bus, mo-review ko.
B. Bus mo-review samtang sa nag-hulat ko.
C. Nag-hulat sa bus mo-review samtang ko.

Answer Key & Simple Explanations