But; however; nevertheless.
pero; ngunit; subalit; datapwat
Ang tatayo patay da piro boi pa tang nanayo.
My father is dead but my mother is still living.
Napanaw ami ong bokid, piro asing napa-ngio
nalipato ra rin.
We walked to the countryside, but when I took a shortcut
I nearly got lost.
Yadi ka rin ang mano amen tanopasia, piro lobot
dang singkeb ta kiro.
Formerly we had many chickens, however they were all
eaten by dogs.
Maski belag ta mapalet piro malangeb pa ka
enged.
Even though the wind was not blowing strong
nevertheless the ocean was rough.