Pagkatanggi (en. Rejection)

pag-ka-tang-gi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or process of rejection or non-acceptance.
The rejection of his offer caused disappointment.
Ang pagkatanggi ng kanyang alok ay nagdulot ng pagkabigo.
Actual rejection or disagreement with an idea, opinion, or offer.
He accepted the rejection of his proposal with dignity.
Tinanggap niya ang pagkatanggi ng kanyang proposal ng may dignidad.

Etymology

The term 'pagkatanggi' comes from the root 'tanggi' which means 'to reject' or 'to deny'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept rejection
agreeing with the situation of rejection.
tanggapin ang pagkatanggi

Related Words

reject
The act of not accepting or giving permission.
tanggihan
non-acceptance
Loss of recognition or endorsement.
hindi pagtanggap

Slang Meanings

courage in decision-making
His refusal of the offer shows his courage.
Ang pagkatanggi niya sa alok ay nagpapakita ng kanyang tapang.
walking away
I saw him refuse the situation, it was like he just walked away.
Nakita ko siyang nag-pagatanggi sa sitwasyon, parang nag-walk away lang.
withdrawal of interest
His refusal to go to the party gave me withdrawal of interest.
Ang pagkatanggi niya sa party ay nagbigay sa akin ng alis ng loob.