Pagtanggi (en. Rejection)
pah-tang-gi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of refusal or non-acceptance.
His rejection caused sadness among his friends.
Ang kanyang pagtanggi ay nagdulot ng pagkalungkot sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
A statement that does not accept something.
The teacher expressed her rejection of the misinformation.
Ipinahayag ng guro ang kanyang pagtanggi sa mga maling impormasyon.
A type of opposition or dissent.
The rejection of the project proposals is necessary to save funds.
Ang pagtanggi sa mga panukala ng proyekto ay kailangan upang makatipid ng pondo.
Etymology
Root word: tanggi
Common Phrases and Expressions
refusal of an offer
non-acceptance of an offer or proposal
tanggi sa alok
rejection of support
non-provision of support or aid
pagtanggi ng suporta
Related Words
rejector
A person or thing that refuses or declines.
katanggi
Slang Meanings
I don't agree
My refusal of their offer, because I don't want that.
Pagtanggi ko sa alok nila, kasi ayoko ng ganun.
no way!
His refusal, 'No way! I'm not going on a date with you!'
Pagtanggi niya, 'No way! Hindi ako makikipag-date sa'yo!'
pass
His refusal here, he said, 'I'll just pass.'
Pagtanggi niya rito, sabi niya, 'Pass na lang ako.'