How to Say "No" or "Not" in Tagalog | HINDI in English
How to say “no” or “not” in Tagalog is done with the word “hindi,” the main way Filipinos form negative statements. In everyday conversations, hindi can express refusal, disagreement, or simply negate an action or idea. Real example sentences with English translations show how hindi fits naturally into different contexts, helping you understand its placement and subtle impact on meaning. Using hindi confidently makes your speech clearer, more natural, and allows you to respond accurately in a wide range of Filipino conversations.
Watch this video to learn how to say “No” or “Not” in Tagalog using the word “Hindi.” Learn from practical Tagalog sentences with easy English translations to understand how the word is naturally used in daily conversation.
Hindi ako nagugutom. (I’m not hungry.)
Hindi siya sundalo. (He’s not a soldier.)
Hindi pa ako tapos. (I’m not done yet.)
Hindi ko sinasadya. (I didn’t mean to.)
Hindi masarap ang tiesa. (Eggfruit doesn’t taste good.)
Hindi ito totoo. (This isn’t true.)
Hindi maganda ang panahon. (The weather isn’t good.)
Hindi ka puwedeng pumasok. (You’re not allowed to enter.)
Hindi ko nakita. (I didn’t see it.)
Hindi kami pupunta. (We’re not going.)
Hindi mo naiintindihan? (You don’t understand?)
Hindi ba masyadong mahal? (Isn’t it too expensive?)
Hindi ba halata? (Isn’t it obvious?)
Hindi niya binanggit? (He didn’t mention it?)
Hindi iyon ang problema. (That’s not the problem.)
Hindi ko gusto ang lasa. (I don’t like the taste.)
Hindi ito para sa ‘yo. (This isn’t for you.)
Hindi ako marunong magmaneho. (I don’t know how to drive.)
Hindi ko kailangan ‘yan. (I don’t need it.)
Nagplano kami pero hindi natuloy. (We made plans, but it didn’t push through.)
Hindi ko kasalanan ‘yon. (It’s not my fault.)
Hindi pa ako bayad. (I haven’t paid yet.)
Hindi ito ang gusto ko. (This isn’t what I want.)
Hindi ko dala ang susi. (I didn’t bring the key.)
Hindi siya umimik. (He didn’t say a word.)
Hindi sila magkaibigan. (They are not friends.)
Hindi ko matanggap ang nangyari. (I can’t accept what happened.)
Hindi iyon ganoon kadali. (It’s not that easy.)
Gusto ko sana pero hindi puwede ngayon. (I’d like to, but I can’t right now.)
Alam kong hindi mo gusto ang nangyayari. (I you don’t like what’s happening.)
Hindi ko maalala kung saan ko nailagay. (I can’t remember where I put it.)
Hindi gumagana ang printer. (The printer is not working.)
Hindi ako marunong manahi. (I don’t know how to sew.)
Hindi siya sumipot. (He didn’t show up.)
Mabait siya kaya lang hindi si palakaibigan. (She’s kind, but she’s no friendly.)
Hindi ko narinig ang sinabi niya. (I didn’t hear what he said.)
Hindi ako sanay matulog nang maaga. (I’m not used to sleeping early.)
Hindi ako magaling mamlantsa ng damit. (I’m not good at ironing clothes.)
Hindi ko nakuha ‘yung joke niya. (I didn’t get his joke.)
Hindi ko kayang bumiyahe araw-araw. (I can’t manage to travel every day.)
Hindi ko gusto ang amoy ng bagong pintura. (I don’t like the smell of fresh paint.)
Naghintay ako pero hindi siya dumating. (I waited but she didn’t arrive.)
Nag-usap kami pero hindi kami nagkaayos. (We talked, but we didn’t make up.)
Nandito siya kanina pero hindi siya nagtagal. (He was here ealier, but he didn’t stay long.)
Tumawag si Liza kaya lang hindi ko nasagot. (Liza called, but I missed it.)
Hindi ka ba natatakot? (Aren’t you afraid?)
Tumulong ako kahit hindi ako sinabihan. (I helped even though I wasn’t asked.)
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