Silence in Tagalog

“Silence” in Tagalog translates to “katahimikan,” “tahimik,” “katimyas,” or “pagkatahimik.” This word describes the absence of sound or noise, as well as the act of making someone or something quiet. Understanding its Tagalog equivalents helps express moments of peace, quietness, or the need for stillness.

Explore the different ways Filipinos express silence and discover how this concept plays an important role in communication and culture.

[Words] = Silence

[Definition]:
– Silence /ˈsaɪləns/
– Noun 1: Complete absence of sound or noise; quietness.
– Noun 2: The state of not speaking or making any sound.
– Verb 1: To cause someone or something to become quiet or stop making noise.

[Synonyms] = Katahimikan, Tahimik, Pagkatahimik, Katimyas, Pagkakatahimik, Kawalang-ingay, Himpil, Patahimikin

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The teacher demanded silence in the classroom before starting the exam.
– Ex1_PH: Hiniling ng guro ang katahimikan sa silid-aralan bago simulan ang pagsusulit.

– Ex2_EN: After the announcement, there was complete silence in the room.
– Ex2_PH: Pagkatapos ng anunsyo, mayroong lubos na katahimikan sa silid.

– Ex3_EN: She chose to remain in silence rather than argue with them.
– Ex3_PH: Pinili niyang manatili sa katahimikan kaysa makipag-away sa kanila.

– Ex4_EN: The government tried to silence the critics by shutting down the media outlets.
– Ex4_PH: Sinubukan ng gobyerno na patahimikin ang mga kritiko sa pamamagitan ng pagsasara ng mga media outlets.

– Ex5_EN: The silence of the forest at night was both peaceful and eerie.
– Ex5_PH: Ang katahimikan ng gubat sa gabi ay kapwa mapayapa at nakatatakot.