Kundi (en. But)

koon-dee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

conjunction

A word that connects sentences or parts of sentences showing contradiction or condition.

I would like to join, but I already have other plans.

Gusto ko sanang sumama, kundi may ibang plano na ako.

But to you

Highlighting a contradiction or condition where the subject discussed cannot be done except to the person or thing referred to.

Kundi sa iyo

indeed

A word used to emphasize a previous statement.

nga

If not for her, I wouldn’t have anyone else to talk to.

Kundi siya, wala na akong ibang makakausap.

to contradict

If you don’t want to, otherwise let’s just continue with the plan.

Kung ayaw mo, kundi ituloy na lang natin ang plano.

always saying no

Oh man, if everyone’s just going to make noise, it’s better to have no meeting.

Naku, kundi mag-ingay ang tao, mas okay na walang meeting.