Cease in Tagalog

“Cease” in Tagalog translates to “tumigil”, “ihinto”, or “magwakas”, meaning to stop, end, or discontinue an action or activity. This formal term is often used in legal, official, or serious contexts when referring to the termination of actions or events. Let’s explore this important verb and its various applications in Filipino communication.

[Words] = Cease

[Definition]

• Cease /siːs/
• Verb: To come to an end; to stop happening or existing.
• Verb: To bring something to an end; to discontinue or halt an action.
• Often used in formal or legal contexts, such as “cease and desist.”

[Synonyms] = Tumigil, Ihinto, Magwakas, Huminto, Tapusin, Wakasan, Tigilan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The company was ordered to cease all operations immediately.
• Ex1_PH: Inutusan ang kumpanya na ihinto ang lahat ng operasyon kaagad.
• Ex2_EN: The fighting will cease when both sides agree to a peace treaty.
• Ex2_PH: Ang labanan ay titigil kapag ang dalawang panig ay sumang-ayon sa kasunduan ng kapayapaan.
• Ex3_EN: Please cease making noise during the examination.
• Ex3_PH: Paki-tigil ang paggawa ng ingay sa panahon ng pagsusulit.
• Ex4_EN: The rain finally ceased after three days of continuous downpour.
• Ex4_PH: Ang ulan ay sa wakas ay tumigil pagkatapos ng tatlong araw ng patuloy na pag-ulan.
• Ex5_EN: The lawyer sent a cease and desist letter to stop the copyright infringement.
• Ex5_PH: Nagpadala ang abogado ng sulat na mag-tigil at tumigil upang ihinto ang paglabag sa copyright.