hindi kailanman
The English phrase "never" is translated into Tagalog as hindi kailanman.
hindi kailanman is an adverb used to mean "at no time". In more casual or spoken Tagalog, people often use hindi kailanman less frequently than the simpler hindi combined with specific time markers or the word man to express the same sentiment.
Meaning: at no time (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hindi (not) and kailanman (ever/at any time).
Did you know?
- The root of kailanman comes from ilan, which refers to a number or amount. This suggests that the concept of 'time' in the word 'never' was originally linked to the concept of 'counting'.
- In emotional or poetic Tagalog, hindi kailanman is often used to express an eternal vow. It carries a weight of permanence that the simpler hindi lacks when promising something will not happen.
- While hindi kailanman means 'never', the word kailan by itself is used to ask 'when'. Adding the particle man transforms a question about time into an indefinite statement meaning 'ever'.
Examples in context
- Hindi kailanmang naisagawa ang plano.The plan was never implemented.This sentence shows how to use hindi kailanman when discussing a plan that was not implemented.Tatoeba #11872892 by qwertzu, translation #5363910 by CK
- Hindi kailanman maninira ng pangako si Tom.Tom would never break a promise.This sentence uses hindi kailanman to describe someone who would never break a promise.Tatoeba #9773574 by ye3t, translation #1046541 by CK
- Hindi kailanmang naipatupad ang panukala ng KNB.The UN resolution was never implemented.This sentence shows how to use hindi kailanman regarding a resolution that was never implemented.Tatoeba #11872898 by qwertzu, translation #10817004 by Amastan
- Hinding-hindi kita kailanman kalilimutanI will never forget you
- Wala kailanman akong nagkasakitI have never been sick
- Hindi talaga ako nanonood ng TVI never watch TV
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Example conversation
Christina and Juan are talking about their travel goals.
- ChristinaNaka punta ka na ba sa Japan?Have you been to Japan?
- JuanHindi kailanman, pero gusto ko pumunta.Never, but I want to go.
- ChristinaSana makapunta tayo doon next year.I hope we can go there next year.
- JuanSige, mag-ipon na tayo ng pera.Okay, let's start saving money.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hindi, kailanman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
