Ikatahimik (en. To quiet)
ika-ta-hi-mik
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of calming or quieting down.
The teacher quieted the students so they could study properly.
Ang guro ay nag-ikatahimik sa mga mag-aaral upang makapag-aral sila nang maayos.
To give silence to a noise or disturbance.
He quieted the children who were playing outside.
Siya ay ikatahimik ang mga bata na naglalaro sa labas.
To lower the noise or chaos.
We need to quiet the venue while there is a presentation.
Kailangan nating ikatahimik ang venue habang may presentation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's quiet down.
Bring silence to the surroundings.
Ikatahimik na tayo.
Related Words
silence
The state of being quiet or devoid of noise.
katahimikan
quiet
The condition of being quiet or serene.
tahimik
Slang Meanings
Take a breather or pause for a moment
Sometimes, you really need to ikatahimik to think clearly.
Minsan, kailangan mo talagang ikatahimik para makapag-isip.
To be quiet or not shouting
In class, you need to ikatahimik so the teacher can start.
Sa klase, kailangan mong ikatahimik para makapagsimula na ang teacher.
To rest from noise or chaos
I'm tired, I just want to ikatahimik at home.
Pagod na ako, gusto ko munang ikatahimik sa bahay.