Pananahimik (en. Silence)

pah-nah-nah-hee-mik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of being quiet or silent.
The silence in the forest brings peace to the fishermen.
Ang pananahimik sa kakahuyan ay nagbibigay ng kapayapaan sa mga mangingisda.
State of being undisturbed or free from worries.
When his worries ended, he found peace in his heart.
Nang magtapos ang labi ng kanyang alalahanin, natagpuan niya ang pananahimik sa kanyang puso.
A state of inner peace.
The quietness of his mind is essential for his personality.
Ang pananahimik ng kanyang isip ay mahalaga para sa kanyang pagkatao.

Etymology

from the root word 'tahimik'

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the midst of silence
in a quiet setting, often reflecting or observing.
sa gitna ng pananahimik

Related Words

quiet
Means without noise or commotion.
tahimik
peace
A state of being calm or peaceful.
katahimikan

Slang Meanings

silence or peace
I want tranquility by the sea.
Gusto ko ng pananahimik sa tabi ng dagat.
indifference or not getting involved
He decided to avoid and maintain silence in that conversation.
Nagpasya siyang makaiwas at magpanatili ng pananahimik sa usapang iyon.
a serene time or a quiet place
When you’re under the tree, you can feel nature's tranquility.
Pag nasa puno, ramdam mo ang pananahimik ng kalikasan.