EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
however, nevertheless, yet...
to cooperate; to collaborate...
to compete; to contest; to rival...
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/ga-YON pa man/
FIL: Isang pangatnig na nagpapahayag ng pagsalungat o pag-iba sa inaasahan; sa kabila ng.
EN: however, nevertheless, yet
This is the formal 'pero' or 'kahit na'. It's the ultimate 'hugot' transition. 'Mahal na mahal kita... **gayon pa man**, kailangan na kitang iwan.' It adds that extra dramatic flair, like a teleserye scene-ender.
Combination of 'gayon' (that), 'pa' (still/yet), and 'man' (even if).
ROOT MEANING: like that, in that manner, so
A formal conjunction used to introduce a contrasting idea. 'Gayunman' is a common, slightly shorter alternative.
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🇵🇭 Pagod na siya sa trabaho, gayon pa man ay nagawa pa rin niyang magluto ng hapunan.
🇺🇸 She was tired from work, however, she still managed to cook dinner.
🇵🇭 Maliit ang kanyang sahod, gayon pa man, masaya siya sa kanyang buhay.
🇺🇸 His salary is small, yet he is happy with his life.
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