Filipino · Greetings & Phrases
hindi
No; not
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer; also negates verbs and adjectives.
Example
Gusto mo ng kape? — Hindi, salamat.
Do you want coffee? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'Hindi' translates to 'no' or 'not', originating from the same Proto-Austronesian root as many negations in Austronesian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hindi' is used in both spoken and written contexts to express negation or refusal, commonly in both casual and formal conversations.