Tapi (en. But)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

An adverb used to express opposition or negation to what was previously stated.

I would like to go, but I have work to finish.

Gusto ko sanang pumunta, tapi may trabaho akong dapat tapusin.

Used to show a change of mind in the middle of a sentence.

The price is too high, but I still need it.

Masyadong mataas ang presyo, tapi kailangan ko pa rin ito.

A conjunction that contrasts two or more ideas.

Her house is beautiful, but I prefer mine.

Maganda ang kanyang tahanan, tapi mas gusto ko ang sa akin.

But come on!

A way to express doubt or disagreement with what someone else said.

Tapi naman!

however

A conjunction with a similar meaning to tapi.

subalit

but

Another word used to express opposition to an idea.

ngunit

Barkada or crew

Hey, what's up, buddy? Let's hang out.

Kumusta, tapi? Tara, tambay tayo.

Sometimes used to refer to a partner or special someone

There they go again, always with their partner.

Diyan na naman siya, pura tapi na lang siya.