Refuse in Tagalog

Refuse in Tagalog: The English word “refuse” translates to “tumanggi,” “tanggihan,” or “ayawan” in Tagalog when used as a verb meaning to decline or reject. As a noun meaning waste or garbage, it translates to “basura.” The context determines which Tagalog term fits best.

Learn how Filipinos express rejection, denial, and the concept of waste in everyday conversations. Explore the different meanings and natural usage patterns below.

[Words] = Refuse

[Definition]:

• Refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ (verb) or /ˈrɛfjuːs/ (noun)
• Verb 1: To indicate unwillingness to do, accept, or allow something; to decline.
• Verb 2: To deny someone’s request or demand.
• Noun: Matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; waste material; trash.

[Synonyms] = Tumanggi, Tanggihan, Ayawan, Hindi pumayag, Tumalikod, Basura (for noun), Kalat, Tapon

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She decided to refuse the job offer because it required too much travel away from her family.

Ex1_PH: Nagpasya siyang tanggihan ang alok ng trabaho dahil nangangailangan ito ng masyadong maraming paglalakbay malayo sa kanyang pamilya.

Ex2_EN: The patient has the right to refuse medical treatment if they understand the consequences.

Ex2_PH: Ang pasyente ay may karapatang tumanggi sa medikal na paggamot kung nauunawaan nila ang mga kahihinatnan.

Ex3_EN: They refuse to believe that their business model is no longer sustainable in today’s market.

Ex3_PH: Ayaw nilang maniwala na ang kanilang modelo ng negosyo ay hindi na napapanatili sa merkado ngayon.

Ex4_EN: The city collects refuse from residential areas every Tuesday and Friday morning.

Ex4_PH: Ang lungsod ay nangongolekta ng basura mula sa mga residential na lugar tuwing Martes at Biyernes ng umaga.

Ex5_EN: He cannot refuse his grandmother’s request because he respects her deeply.

Ex5_PH: Hindi niya maaaring tanggihan ang kahilingan ng kanyang lola dahil lubos niyang ginagalang ito.