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    Magtikom (en. To keep quiet)

    /maɡ.ti.kom/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of being silent or not speaking.
    He chose to keep quiet in front of people.
    Pinili niyang magtikom sa harap ng mga tao.
    Avoiding to speak even in situations where one should speak.
    He often keeps quiet even in important discussions.
    Madalas siyang magtikom kahit sa mga mahalagang usapan.
    Shutting oneself off from ideas or emotions.
    He began to keep quiet when he could no longer express his feelings.
    Nagsimula siyang magtikom nang hindi niya na kayang ipahayag ang nararamdaman.

    Etymology

    from the word 'tikom' meaning 'closed' or 'shut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep one's mouth shut
    not to speak
    magtikom ng bibig

    Related Words

    closed
    indicates having a closed state, can refer to a mouth that is shut.
    tikom

    Slang Meanings

    be silent or don't speak
    Just keep quiet, you don't have anything to contribute to the conversation.
    Magtikom ka na lang, wala ka namang ambag sa usapan.
    pretend that you don't know anything
    You just need to keep quiet during these discussions; you don't really know them.
    Kailangan mo na lang magtikom sa mga ganitong usapan, hindi mo kabisado.
    don't get involved
    Just keep quiet; this issue is not worth it.
    Magtikom ka na lang, hindi sayang ang isyu.