How to Say "Don't" or "Do Not" in Tagalog | HUWAG in English

Want to learn how to say “don’t” or “do not” in Tagalog correctly? This easy Filipino language tutorial zeroes in on “huwag,” the fundamental word for issuing negative commands and prohibitions. You’ll gain a clear understanding of its meaning and learn precisely how to use “huwag” to give both polite requests and firm instructions in Filipino. This lesson includes practical Tagalog sentence examples and precise English translations, designed to help you confidently form negative statements and speak more naturally.

Watch this Tagalog video tutorial to learn how to say and use ‘don’t‘ in Filipino. Perfect for beginners who want to give polite commands, express warnings, or say ‘do not’ naturally in everyday Tagalog conversations.

Huwag mong kainin ‘yan. (Don’t eat that.)

Huwag kang magdahilan. (Don’t make excuses.)

Huwag kang susuko. (Don’t give up.)

Managalog ka. Huwag kang mag-English. (Speak in Tagalog. Don’t speak in English.)

Huwag ka nang umiyak. (Don’t cry anymore.)

Huwag mong kalimutan ang ipinabibili ko sa iyo. (Don’t forget what I asked you to buy.)

Huwag kang umalis. Diyan ka lang. (Don’t leave. Stay put.)

Huwag ka munang magsalita. (Don’t talk yet.)

Huwag n’yong galawin ‘yan. (Don’t touch that.)

Huwag kang masyadong kumpiyansa. (Don’t be too confident.)

Huwag kang male-late. (Don’t be late.)

Huwag kang mawalan ng pag-asa. (Don’t lose hope.)

Huwag kang magreklamo. (Don’t complain.)

Huwag mong gagalawin ang gamit ko. (Don’t touch my stuff.)

Huwag mo kaming paghintayin. (Don’t make us wait.)

Huwag ako ang pagbuntunan ng galit. (Don’t take it out on me.)

Huwag mong iwan ang mga gamit mo. (Don’t leave your things behind.)

Huwag mong balewalain ang mga senyales.  (Don’t ignore the signs.)

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Huwag kang magpupuyat. (Don’t stay up too late.)

Huwag mong apakan ang mga bubog. (Don’t step on the broken glass.)

Huwag mong sasabihin kahit kanino. (Don’t tell anyone.)

Huwag kang pikon. (Don’t be a sore loser. Don’t be so touchy.)

Huwag mong iwanang bukas ang ilaw. (Don’t leave the lights on.)

Huwag mo silang intindihin. (Don’t mind them.)

Huwag mong pahirapan ang sarili  mo. (Don’t be hard on yourself.)

Huwag mo kaming bibiguin. (Don’t let us down.)

Huwag kang gumawa ng eksena. (Don’t make a scene.)

Huwag kang masyadong umasa. (Don’t get your hopes up.)

Huwag kang masyadong pakialamero. (Don’t be so nosy.)

Huwag kang magsalita nang puno ang bibig mo. (Don’t talk with your mouth full.)

Huwag mong sayangin ang oras mo sa panonood ng TV buong araw. (Don’t waste your time watching TV all day.)

Huwag mong iwan ang maruruming pinggan sa lababo. (Don’t leave the dirty dishes in the sink.)

Huwag mong kalimutan kung saan ka nanggaling. (Don’t forget where you came from.)

Huwag mong ikumpara ang sarili mo sa iba. (Don’t compare yourself to others.)

Huwag mo akong bitinin. (Don’t leave me hanging.)

Huwag mong damdamin masyado ang sinabi niya. (Don’t take what he said too personally..)

Huwag kang mag-panic. (Don’t panic.)

Huwag kang mangako kung di mo rin tutuparin. (Don’t make promises you can’t keep.)

Huwag kang magkakalat. (Don’t make a mess.)

Huwag mong hayaang kontrolin ka ng takot. (Don’t let fear control you.)

Huwag kang ngumuya ng chewing gum sa klase. (Don’t chew gum in class.)

Huwag ka nang gumawa ng gulo. (Don’t cause any more trouble.)

Huwag mo akong lokohin. (Don’t try and fool me.)

Huwag kang manood ng nakakatakot na pelikula bago matulog. (Don’t watch scary movies before you go to bed.)

Huwag kang matakot sabihin ang nasa isip mo. (Don’t be afraid to speak your mind.)

Huwag kang tumayo lang diyan – tulungan mo ako! (Don’t just stand there—help me!)

Huwag mong lokohin ang sarili mo. (Don’t lie to yourself.)

Huwag mong sabihin ‘yan. (Don’t say that.)

Puwede bang huwag na lang akong sumama? (Is it okay if I don’t come along?)

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