Otherwise in Tagalog

“Otherwise” in Tagalog is “Kung hindi” – a crucial conjunction used to express alternatives, conditions, or consequences in Filipino sentences. Mastering this word will help you communicate warnings, conditions, and alternative scenarios effectively in Tagalog.

[Words] = Otherwise

[Definition]:

• Otherwise /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
• Adverb 1: In circumstances different from those present; or else
• Adverb 2: In other respects; apart from that
• Adjective: In a different state or situation

[Synonyms] = Kung hindi, Kung hindi man, Kundi, O kaya, Maliban dito, Sa kabilang banda

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: You must study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
• Ex1_PH: Dapat kang mag-aral nang mabuti, kung hindi ay bubulusok ka sa pagsusulit.
• Ex2_EN: Leave now, otherwise you’ll be late for the meeting.
• Ex2_PH: Umalis ka na ngayon, kung hindi ay mahuhuli ka sa pulong.
• Ex3_EN: The food is too salty, but otherwise it’s delicious.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pagkain ay masyadong maalat, pero maliban dito ay masarap naman.
• Ex4_EN: Take your medicine, otherwise your condition will get worse.
• Ex4_PH: Inumin mo ang iyong gamot, kung hindi ay lalala ang iyong kalagayan.
• Ex5_EN: I thought otherwise, but you were right all along.
• Ex5_PH: Akala ko ay iba, pero tama ka pala simula pa.