Nor in Tagalog

“Nor” in Tagalog is “ni” or “o” – conjunction words used to connect negative statements or express “neither…nor” constructions. These words are essential for forming proper negative sentences and expressing multiple negations in Tagalog conversations.

[Words] = Nor

[Definition]

• Nor /nɔːr/
• Conjunction 1: Used before the second or further of two or more alternatives to indicate that they are negative.
• Conjunction 2: Used to introduce a further negative statement (often after “neither”).
• Conjunction 3: Used to show that a negative statement is also true of another person or thing.

[Synonyms] = Ni, O, Maging, Kahit, Ni man

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: She neither called nor sent a message to explain her absence.
• Ex1_PH: Hindi siya tumawag ni nagpadala ng mensahe para ipaliwanag ang kanyang kawalan.
• Ex2_EN: I don’t like coffee, nor do I drink tea in the morning.
• Ex2_PH: Hindi ako mahilig sa kape, ni hindi rin ako umiinom ng tsaa sa umaga.
• Ex3_EN: He has neither money nor time to travel this year.
• Ex3_PH: Wala siyang pera ni oras para maglakbay ngayong taon.
• Ex4_EN: The restaurant serves neither pork nor beef dishes.
• Ex4_PH: Ang restaurant ay hindi naghahain ng baboy o baka na pagkain.
• Ex5_EN: I haven’t seen him today, nor did I see him yesterday.
• Ex5_PH: Hindi ko siya nakita ngayon, ni hindi ko rin siya nakita kahapon.