Magpahindi (en. To indicate refusal)

/maɡ.paˈhin.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb meaning to express a decision or choice to refuse.

He will indicate refusal to that offer.

Magpahindi siya sa alok na iyon.

Refers to the act of refusing something or an offer.

He needs to indicate refusal so he won't be pressured.

Kailangan niyang magpahindi upang hindi siya mapilit.

Expressed through a statement or action of refusal.

He indicates refusal with a smile on his face.

Magpahindi siya na may ngiti sa kanyang mukha.

From the word 'hindi' meaning 'no' and 'mag-', a prefix used to indicate an action.

indicate refusal to an offer

referring to declining an offer or invitation.

magpahindi sa alok

An adjective meaning 'no'.

hindi

refusal

An action of resisting or declining.

tanggi

to pretend to refuse

Even if you like him, just act like you're refusing so you won't seem clingy.

Kahit na gusto mo siya, magpahindi ka na lang para di ka maging clingy.

to show disinterest

When he texts, act like you're not that interested so he knows.

Kapag nag-text siya, magpahindi ka para malaman niyang di ka masyadong interesado.

to play it cool

Let's just act uninterested, it's better not to be too aggressive.

Magpahindi na lang tayo, mas maganda kung di tayo masyadong aggressive.