Tanggi (en. Refusal)

/taŋˈgi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Refusal is the act of disagreement or non-acceptance.

His refusal of the offer was unexpected for everyone.

Ang kanyang tanggi sa alok ay hindi inasahan ng lahat.

Refusal can also refer to an opposition or objection.

He expressed a refusal to unjust conditions.

Nagbigay siya ng tanggi sa mga hindi makatarungang kondisyon.

Refusal to attend or participate.

He gave a refusal to the wedding invitation.

Nagbigay siya ng tanggi sa imbitasyon sa kasal.

refusal of an offer

pagtanggi sa alok

call refusal

Non-acceptance of a call or invitation.

tanggi ng tawag

calling

The act of calling or inviting.

pagtawag

reduce hurtful words or insults

Just get rid of those bad vibes, I just want to chill.

Tanggi na yang mga bad vibes na 'yan, gusto ko lang ng chill.

don't continue or pursue

Just drop that plan, Jake is no longer included.

Tanggi na lang 'yang plano mo, hindi na kasali si Jake.

to say no or decline

I'm saying no to those calls later.

Sinasabi ko na tanggi na ako sa mga tawag maya-maya.