From root: hindi
Usage Note
Panghindi is a term used in grammar to describe words or particles that indicate negation. It categorizes words like hindi or wala as negative markers.
Examples
" Ang "hindi" ay salitang panghindi. "
Natural Translation
"Hindi" is a negative word.
Literal Translation
The "hindi" is word negative.
" Ito ang sagot na panghindi. "
Natural Translation
This is the negative answer.
Literal Translation
This the answer that negative.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang mga salitang panghindi tulad ng "wala" at "hindi" ay ginagamit upang itanggi ang isang pangungusap. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that negative words like "wala" and "hindi" are used to negate a sentence.
Literal Translation
Explained the teacher that the words negative like of "wala" and "hindi" are used so-as-to negate the one sentence.
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