Hindi (en. No)

/hɪnˈdi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

Adverb expressing disagreement or negation.

I did not go to school because I was sick.

Hindi ako pumasok sa paaralan dahil may sakit ako.

Indicates refusal or disagreement.

He does not agree with the group's decision.

Hindi siya sumasang-ayon sa desisyon ng grupo.

A way of speaking that indicates a negative response.

Whenever asked, he always says no.

Tuwing tinatanong siya, palaging sinasabi niyang hindi.

Originates from the Tagalog word 'hindi' meaning 'not' or 'no'.

I do not know

Hindi ko alam

He/She is not interested

Hindi siya interesado

yes

The opposite of 'hindi', meaning 'yes'.

may

A word often used with 'hindi' in sentences of possibility.

maaaring

not anymore

I don't want to, I'm not interested anymore.

Ayoko na, hindi na ako interested.

just refuse

Just refuse that, X doesn't care.

Tanggi mo na lang 'yan, walang pakialam si X.

not (shortened form)

I don't like that.

Di ko gusto 'yan.

none or nothing

I have no plans to join, you know.

Wala akong balak na sumama, eh.