As in Tagalog

“As” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “bilang” (in the capacity of), “tulad ng” (like), “habang” (while), or “gaya ng” (similar to), depending on the context. This versatile English word serves multiple grammatical functions in sentences. Understanding the various Tagalog equivalents of “as” will help you express comparisons, roles, and timing more accurately in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = As

[Definition]:
– As /æz/
– Adverb: Used to indicate similarity or equality in comparisons.
– Conjunction: While; when; because; since.
– Preposition: In the role, function, or capacity of.

[Synonyms] = Bilang, Tulad ng, Gaya ng, Habang, Dahil, Katulad ng, Para sa, Sa pagkakakilanlan bilang

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She works as a teacher in the local school.
– Ex1_PH: Siya ay nagtatrabaho bilang guro sa lokal na paaralan.

– Ex2_EN: He is as tall as his brother.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay kasing tangkad ng kanyang kapatid.

– Ex3_EN: As I was walking home, it started to rain.
– Ex3_PH: Habang ako ay naglalakad pauwi, nagsimulang umulan.

– Ex4_EN: Do exactly as I tell you.
– Ex4_PH: Gawin mo ng eksakto gaya ng sinasabi ko sa iyo.

– Ex5_EN: As you know, we need to finish this project soon.
– Ex5_PH: Tulad ng alam mo, kailangan nating tapusin ang proyektong ito kaagad.