From root: hindi
Usage Note
Hindi-hindi is an intensive form used to express a strong and absolute negation. It emphasizes that something will definitely not happen or is completely untrue.
Examples
" Hindi-hindi ako papayag. "
Natural Translation
I will absolutely not agree.
Literal Translation
Absolutely-not I will-agree.
" Hindi-hindi siya pupunta doon. "
Natural Translation
He/She is absolutely not going there.
Literal Translation
Absolutely-not he/she will-go there.
" Hindi-hindi ko ipagkakanulo ang aking mga kaibigan, kahit pa anong pera ang ialok nila sa akin. "
Natural Translation
I will absolutely never betray my friends, no matter what amount of money they offer me.
Literal Translation
Absolutely-not I will-betray the my friends, even still what money the will-be-offered they to me.
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