Manahimik (en. Be quiet)

ma-na-hi-mik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of being quiet or not making noise.
You need to be quiet while your sibling is studying.
Kailangan mong manahimik habang nag-aaral ang iyong kapatid.
The state of being without noise or commotion.
The place became quiet after the loud thunder strikes.
Ang lugar ay manahimik pagkatapos ng malalakas na putok ng kulog.
An order or statement asking for silence.
The teacher ordered everyone to be quiet during the exam.
Nag-utos ang guro na ang lahat ay manahimik sa panahon ng pagsusulit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be quiet!
A direct command requesting silence.
Manahimik ka!

Related Words

quiet
An adjective describing the state of being without noise.
tahimik
silence
A noun referring to the state of being without noise or sound.
katahimikan

Slang Meanings

Just staying silent or quiet in one corner.
Just keep quiet; it's already noisy here!
Manahimik ka na lang, tamang-tama na ang ingay dito!
To stay strong and not get involved.
It's better to keep quiet than to involve yourself in the mess.
Mas mabuti pang manahimik kesa makisawsaw sa gulo.
Don't react or hurl words.
It's better to stay silent than to engage with him.
Mas okay na manahimik na lang kaysa makipagtalastasan sa kanya.