Passive in Tagalog

“Passive” in Tagalog is “Walang-kilos,” “Hindi aktibo,” or “Pasibo” – describing a state of inactivity, non-resistance, or accepting situations without reaction. These terms convey the essence of being still, submissive, or non-participatory. Learn how to express passivity naturally in Filipino context below.

[Words] = Passive

[Definition]

• Passive /ˈpæsɪv/
• Adjective 1: Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
• Adjective 2: Not participating actively; remaining neutral or uninvolved.
• Adjective 3: (Grammar) Denoting a voice of verbs in which the subject undergoes the action of the verb.

[Synonyms] = Walang-kilos, Hindi aktibo, Pasibo, Tahimik, Sumusunod lamang, Walang reaksyon

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: He remained passive during the heated debate and didn’t express his opinion.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay nananatiling walang-kilos sa mainitang debate at hindi nagpahayag ng kanyang opinyon.
• Ex2_EN: The passive voice is commonly used in formal writing and scientific reports.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pasibong tinig ay karaniwang ginagamit sa pormal na pagsulat at siyentipikong ulat.
• Ex3_EN: She has a passive personality and rarely takes initiative in group projects.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay may pasibong personalidad at bihirang mag-inisyatiba sa mga proyektong panggrupo.
• Ex4_EN: Smoking can cause both active and passive lung damage to people nearby.
• Ex4_PH: Ang paninigarilyo ay maaaring magdulot ng aktibo at pasibong pinsala sa baga ng mga taong malapit.
• Ex5_EN: His passive attitude toward the problem only made things worse.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang walang-kilos na saloobin sa problema ay nagpalala lamang ng mga bagay.