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(Probably contr. of sa hámtang). As long as, whilst, meanwhile. 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. (see miéntras).

To receive in trust, to acquire with the prospect of ultimate ownership, to have some property provisionally settled on oneself during the lifetime of the testator (especially applied to lands distributed to their children by parents with the stipulation that the parents retain the ownership as long as they live, and may at any time change the previous arrangement). Nagaadá-áda siá siníng (or ginaadá-áda níya iní nga) bántud sámtang (miéntras) buhì ang íya ginikánan. This enclosed field is in his possession or administration during the lifetime of his parent (with the promise of ultimate ownership after the death of his parent). Ginpaadá-adahán níya ang íya mga anák sing mga dútà. He distributed some lands among his children.

(H) To follow one thing or work after another. Also: The plural form of ábut. Sámtang nga buhî kitá dirí sa ibábaw sang kalibútan ang mga kabúdlay kag kalisúd magaalábut gid sa waláy langán-langán. As long as we are living in this world labours and difficulties will follow one another without ever coming to an end. Nagalábut silá sa íya sa subâ. They overtook him at the river, (see abút-abút, abák-abák).

To distract, divert, entertain. Duhá ka makáwat ang nagsulúd sa balaligyáan, ang isá sa íla amó ang nangáwat sámtang nga ang isá naglibáng sa manugbalígyà sang íya mga pamangkotánon. Two thieves entered the shop; one of them committed the theft whilst the other distracted the shop-keeper with various questions. (see bangá, lingáw).

(H) To be at ease, contented, feel quite comfortable, set one's mind or heart at rest, be of good comfort. Indì akó malibútay túbtub nga matigáyon ang ginahándum ko nga túyò. I shall not be contented until my cherished plan is executed. Walâ siá malibútay sámtang nga walâ pa matápus ang piniliáy. He had no peace of mind as long as the elections were still going on. (see arabútay, dalamúnon, ogkánan, girámon).

(Sp. mientras) While, whilst, as long as, during the time that--. Miéntras tánto. (a corruption of the Sp. entre tanto). Meanwhile. In or during the interval. (see sámtang).