Meaning of samtang

adj. meanwhile

adv. meantime

conj. while

while, at the same time as. Pagbása samtang nagpaábut ka, Read while you are waiting. ka-an n. 1. time in the meanwhile. Sa kasamtángan, siya ang intsards, For the meantime, he is in charge; 2. person acting in temporary or substitute capacity. Kasamtángan nga mamahandì sa kapunúngan, The acting treasurer of the organization. ka-an(→) n. temporary. Hatágan kag kasamtangan nga kagawásan kun magbinuutan, You will be given temporal liberty if you behave well.