Tumanggi (en. Decline)

/tuˈmaŋgi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of not accepting or agreeing.
He declined the job offer.
Tumanggi siya sa alok na trabaho.
Expressing refusal or objection to a proposal or request.
She declined the wedding invitation.
Tumanggi siya sa imbitasyon ng kasal.
The act of saying 'no' or refusing to comply.
He refused to join them.
Tumanggi siya na makipagsama sa kanila.

Common Phrases and Expressions

decline an offer
a statement of refusal to accept an offer.
tumanggi sa alok
decline an invitation
expression of refusal to attend an occasion.
tumanggi sa imbitasyon

Related Words

refusal
The process of not accepting or agreeing.
pagtanggi
opposition
The act of opposing or disagreeing.
pagsalungat

Slang Meanings

decline
He declined the invitation to join the outing.
Tumanggi siya sa alok na sumama sa outing.
not agree
He didn't agree to answer the question.
Tumanggi siyang magbigay ng sagot sa tanong.
rejected
He rejected the help that was offered.
Tumanggi siya sa pagbigay ng tulong na inaalok.