Whereas in Tagalog

“Whereas” in Tagalog translates to “samantalang,” “habang,” or “yamang.” This formal English conjunction is used to show contrast between two facts or to introduce explanatory statements in legal documents. Mastering its Tagalog equivalents will help you express contrasts and formal statements more effectively in both everyday and professional contexts.

[Words] = Whereas

[Definition]

• Whereas /wɛrˈæz/
• Conjunction 1: In contrast or comparison with the fact that (showing opposition or contrast)
• Conjunction 2: Taking into consideration the fact that (used in formal or legal preambles)
• Conjunction 3: While on the contrary; but by contrast

[Synonyms] = Samantalang, Habang, Yamang, Samantala, Subalit, Ngunit, Dahil sa, Palibhasa

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: She is very outgoing, whereas her sister is quite shy.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay napaka-sosyal, samantalang ang kanyang kapatid ay medyo mahiyain.
• Ex2_EN: Whereas some students prefer online classes, others learn better in person.
• Ex2_PH: Habang ang ilang mag-aaral ay mas gusto ang online na klase, ang iba ay mas natututo nang personal.
• Ex3_EN: Whereas the company has met all requirements, it is hereby granted the license.
• Ex3_PH: Yamang ang kumpanya ay natugunan ang lahat ng kinakailangan, ito ay binibigyan ng lisensya.
• Ex4_EN: He loves spicy food, whereas I cannot tolerate it at all.
• Ex4_PH: Mahilig siya sa maanghang na pagkain, samantalang ako ay hindi ko ito kayang tiisin.
• Ex5_EN: Whereas it has been proven that the defendant is innocent, the charges are dismissed.
• Ex5_PH: Yamang napatunayan na ang nasasakdal ay walang sala, ang mga paratang ay binabawi.