Silent in Tagalog

“Silent” in Tagalog translates to “tahimik,” “walang-ingay,” “walang-imik,” or “hindi nagsasalita.” This adjective describes someone or something that makes no sound, remains quiet, or refrains from speaking. Understanding its Tagalog equivalents helps describe peaceful environments, quiet individuals, or moments of stillness.

Learn how to express quietness and silence in Tagalog, and discover the cultural significance of being silent in Filipino communication.

[Words] = Silent

[Definition]:
– Silent /ˈsaɪlənt/
– Adjective 1: Making no sound; quiet or still.
– Adjective 2: Not speaking or not expressed in words.
– Adjective 3: (Of a letter) written but not pronounced, such as the ‘b’ in ‘doubt’.

[Synonyms] = Tahimik, Walang-ingay, Walang-imik, Hindi nagsasalita, Payapa, Pipi, Matimyas, Walang-tunog

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The library was completely silent as students prepared for their exams.
– Ex1_PH: Ang aklatan ay lubos na tahimik habang naghahanda ang mga mag-aaral para sa kanilang pagsusulit.

– Ex2_EN: He remained silent throughout the meeting, not offering any opinions.
– Ex2_PH: Nanatili siyang tahimik sa buong pulong, hindi nag-alok ng anumang opinyon.

– Ex3_EN: The silent film era produced some of the most iconic movies in cinema history.
– Ex3_PH: Ang panahon ng walang-tunog na pelikula ay lumikha ng ilan sa pinaka-iconic na pelikula sa kasaysayan ng sinehan.

– Ex4_EN: She gave him a silent nod to signal her agreement.
– Ex4_PH: Binigyan niya siya ng tahimik na tango bilang senyas ng kanyang pagsang-ayon.

– Ex5_EN: The ‘k’ in ‘knee’ is a silent letter that is not pronounced.
– Ex5_PH: Ang ‘k’ sa ‘knee’ ay isang piping titik na hindi binibigkas.