Bahasa Melayu
sementangkan
English
just because, even though
Used to say something is not a good enough reason, or to show contrast.
سمنتڠكن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Sementangkan dia kaya, dia tidak sombong.
Just because he is rich, he is not arrogant.
Sementangkan hujan sudah reda, kami pun keluar.
Even though the rain had eased, we still went out.
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sementangkan
Used when a reason is not enough.
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