Silensyo (en. Silence)

/siˈlɛn.sjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Condition of being without sound or noise.

The silence in the room helped with her thinking.

Ang silensyo sa silid ay nakatulong sa kanyang pag-iisip.

An interruption of speech or any activity that causes noise.

The teacher called for a silence before starting the exam.

Nag-adjure ang guro ng isang silensyo bago simulan ang pagsusulit.

The calmness or tranquility brought about by the absence of sound.

The silence in nature seems to bring peace to her mind.

Ang silensyo sa kalikasan ay tila nagbibigay ng kapayapaan sa kanyang isip.

from the Latin word 'silentium'

silence of the night

The primary sounds and noises that disappear at night.

silensyo ng gabi

tax of silence

The emotional cost of silence or the use of suppression.

buwis ng silensyo

quiet

A word that refers to the state of being without noise or movement.

tahimik

calmness

Condition of being quiet or without sound.

katahimikan

Just be quiet

Be quiet, we have a meeting.

Silensyo ka nga, may meeting tayo.

I hope you're not noisy

Be quiet, I'm studying.

Silensyo na kayo, nag-aaral ako.

No noise

Just be quiet in the room so the baby won't wake up.

Silensyo lang sa kwarto para di magising si baby.

Rest your voice

We need silence, I'm tired of talking.

Kailangan ng silensyo, napagod na ako sa pagsasalita.