Sama, Central - dipara

dipara

but then fortunately; fortunately.

Arak na aku tagipit eh jip, dipara eh na ngahambow aku.

I almost happened to be crushed by the jeep, but then fortunately I was pulled [back] by him. ["Crushed" here refers to the foot being run over, not the whole person.]

Harak na aku mbal makalows piitu, dipara kau ya bey ngalingan PAL, bohoh niyah tikit ku!

I was almost not able now to proceed with my plans [for] coming here, but then fortunately you were the one [who] called PAL [Philippine Air Lines], then there's my ticket!