Humalimhim (en. To become silent)
/hu-ma-lim-him/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Ensure silence or the absence of noise.
The people fell silent when the concert began.
Humalimhim ang mga tao nang magsimula na ang konsiyerto.
To maintain a thought that there is nothing to say.
He became silent after a difficult conversation.
Humalimhim siya matapos ang isang mahigpit na pag-uusap.
To become quieter than before.
The surroundings became silent with the arrival of night.
Humalimhim ang paligid sa pagdating ng gabi.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'halimhim,' meaning quiet or silent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Everyone fell silent
Everyone became quiet.
Humalimhim ang lahat
Related Words
halimhim
This word refers to the state of silence or absence of noise.
halimhim
Slang Meanings
To be puzzled or to be curious (inspired by 'to wonder' or 'to guess')
I feel like I’m going to be puzzled in this situation.
Parang magda-drok ako sa sitwasyon na 'to.
To explore or dive into something deeply
I really want to explore the ideas on this topic.
Gusto ko talagang ma-explore ang mga ideya sa paksa na 'to.
To hit upon a new idea suddenly
It feels like I just hit upon a new idea in my mind.
Parang kumampu ng bagong ideya sa aking isip.