How to Say "Not Like That" in Tagalog | HINDI GANOON in English
Wondering how to say “not like that” or “not that way” in Tagalog? The phrase “hindi ganoon” is what Filipinos use when they want to correct how something is being done or clarify that a method or manner is incorrect. This Filipino lesson explains how hindi ganoon works in everyday conversation and shows how to use it naturally when giving feedback or redirecting an action. With real Tagalog examples and correct English translations, you’ll understand exactly when and how to use this expression to communicate corrections smoothly and confidently in Filipino.
Watch this Tagalog video tutorial to learn how to say and use ‘Not that’ in Filipino. A practical lesson for beginners who want to sound natural when making comparisons or soft disagreements in everyday Tagalog conversations.
Hindi ganoon ang sinabi ko. (That’s not what I said.)
Hindi ganoon ang pagkakaintindi ko. (That’s not how I understood it.)
Hindi ganoon ang inaasahan namin. (That’s not what we are expecting.)
Hindi kami ganoon pinalaki ng tatay namin. (That’s not how our dad raised us.!)
Hindi ganoon kamahal ang gasolina sa Qatar. (Gas isn’t that expensive in Qatar.)
Hindi ganoon kalawak ang ibinebenta nilang lote. (The lot they’re selling isn’t that big.)
Hindi ganoon karami ang bisita. (There weren’t that many guests.)
Hindi naman ganoon kadalas mangyari ‘yon. (It doesn’t happen that often.)
Hindi ganoon katibay ang dati nating pinto. (Our old door wasn’t that sturdy.)
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Hindi ganoon kabigat ang dala ko. (The stuff I’m carrying isn’t that heavy.)
Hindi ganoon kataas ang standards ko. (My standards aren’t that high.)
Hindi naman ganoon kaiksi ang palda ko. (My skirt isn’t that short.)
Hindi ganoon kasimple ang sitwasyon. (The situation isn’t that simple.)
Hindi ganoon kaayos ang sistema nila. (Their system isn’t that organized.)
Hindi ganoon ang pagkakasabi ko. (That’s not how I said it.)
Hindi ganoon kaganda ang kuha mo sa akin. (That photo you took of me isn’t that good.)
Hindi ganoon kasaya ang event. (The event wasn’t that fun.)
Hindi ganoon kabait ang asawa niya. (His wife isn’t that nice.)
Hindi ganoon katamis ang tubo gaya ng inaakala ko. (The sugar cane wasn’t as sweet as I thought it would be.)
Hindi ganoon kabisa ang gamot sa akin. (The medicine doesn’t work that well for me.)
Hindi ganoon kahalaga sa kanya ang pera. (Money’s not that important to him.)
Hindi ganoon ang pagkakakilala ko sa kanya. (That’s not how I knew him.)
Hindi ganoon umasta si Kiel. (That’s not how Kiel behaves.)
Hindi naman ganoon kalala ang lagay niya. (His condition isn’t that bad.)
Hindi ganoon ang pakikitungo niya sa iba. (That’s not how he treats others.)
Hindi ganoon kalambing ang mga anak niya. (Her children aren’t that affectionate.)
Hindi ganoon kagaling kumanta si Jayz. (Jayz doesn’t sing that well.)
Hindi ganoon katagal ang paghihintay sa clinic. (The wait at the clinic wasn’t that long.)
Hindi ganoon kasarap ang ulam kagabi. (Last night’s dish wasn’t that good.)
Hindi ganoon ang pagtrato sa isang kaibigan. (That’s not how you treat a friend.)
Hindi ganoon kalinis ang CR sa restawran. (The bathroom at the restaurant wasn’t that clean.)
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