hindi, salamat
/hinˈdiʔ saˈlamat/word by word
The English phrase "no, thanks" is translated into Tagalog as hindi, salamat.
hindi, salamat is used as a polite way to refuse an offer. Using only hindi on its own can sound blunt or even rude depending on your tone, so adding salamat helps to soften the refusal.
Meaning: (polite refusal of an offer) (intj)
Which one should you use?
While hindi, salamat is a standard polite refusal, the phrase Hindi na, salamat! can be used to mean "No more, thanks!"
How does it change in a sentence?
To increase the level of respect in your refusal, add the particle po to create the phrase hindi, salamat po.
How do you pronounce it?
/hinˈdiʔ saˈlamat/
Did you know?
- The word salamat actually means 'safety' or 'peace' in its original Arabic and Malay roots. While it is used in Tagalog to say 'thanks', its historical essence is more closely related to wishing someone a state of being safe or sound.
- While hindi, salamat is a polite way to refuse, it is often accompanied by a slight nod or a specific hand gesture. In Filipino culture, these non-verbal cues are just as important as the words to ensure you do not appear too confrontational.
- While hindi is the standard word for 'no', some regions use ayaw to refuse an offer. This shifts the meaning from a factual 'no' to expressing that the speaker does 'not want' the item.
Examples in context
- Ayaw ko po, salamat po.I don't want it, thank you.
- Hindi po, pero maraming salamat po!No, but thank you very much!
- Hindi, salamat, busog pa ako.No, thanks, I am still full.
- Hindi, salamat, ayos lang ako.No, thanks, I am okay.
Example conversation
Maria offers Juan some water.
- MariaGusto mo ba ng tubig, Juan?Do you want some water, Juan?
- JuanHindi, salamat.No, thanks.
- MariaSigurado ka lang?Are you sure?
- JuanOo, kakatapos ko lang uminom.Yes, I just finished drinking.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hindi, salamat) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hindi, salamat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
