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    Magtangi (en. To refuse)

    /maɡˈtaŋɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action meaning to refuse or not accept an offer or proposal.
    He refused his friend's offer.
    Siya ay nagtangi sa alok ng kanyang kaibigan.
    The act of unwillingness towards something or a situation.
    He decided to refuse the elections.
    Nagpasiya siyang magtangi sa halalan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'tanggi' which means to refuse or reject.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to refuse an offer
    refusal of an offer or proposal
    magtangi ng alok

    Related Words

    refusal
    The act of resisting or rejecting something or someone.
    tanggi
    refused
    The past tense form of the verb magtangi.
    nagtanggi

    Slang Meanings

    To be picky or choosy about people or things.
    He's so choosy, he doesn’t want to hang out with anyone who's not famous.
    Sobrang magtangi siya, ayaw niyang makahalubilo yung mga hindi sikat.
    To be meticulous or overly concerned with details.
    Why are you so picky with food? As long as it’s delicious, that’s good enough!
    Bakit magtangi ka sa pagkain? Basta masarap, okay na yan!
    To always look for something better or a better option.
    He always looks for better clothes; he’s never satisfied with just one.
    Lagi siyang magtangi sa mga damit, di na siya kontento sa isa.