Magpatahimik (en. To silence)

/maɡ.pa.tɐ.ˈhi.mik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expressed the absence of noise or peace from noise.
Let's silence ourselves to think clearly.
Magpatahimik tayo upang makapag-isip nang maayos.
Preventing a person or situation from making noise.
We need to silence ourselves during their speech.
Kailangan nating magpatahimik sa oras ng kanilang pagsasalita.
Stopping or controlling the sound made by people or objects.
The teacher asked the class to quiet down before starting the lesson.
Ang guro ay nagtanong na magpatahimik ang klase bago simulan ang aralin.

Etymology

From the root word 'tahimik' meaning silence or quiet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be quiet
A command or request to stop speaking or making noise.
magpatahimik ka
let's be quiet
A suggestion to become silent together.
magpatahimik tayo

Related Words

silent
Means without noise or peace.
tahimik
silence
The state of being quiet or devoid of noise.
katahimikan

Slang Meanings

to stir up trouble
Don't stay quiet if there are rumors going around!
Huwag kang magpatahimik kung may mga tsismis na naglalabasan!
to make unnecessary noise
Why would you stir up trouble when we can just talk it out?
Bakit ka pa magpatahimik kung kaya namang kausapin ng maayos?
to just leave it be
Just leave your problems alone.
Basta't ikaw, magpatahimik ka na lang sa problema mo.