Sisil (en. Silent)

si-sil

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state or condition of not speaking or not making noise.

The silence in the room could not last long due to his friends.

Ang sisil sa silid ay hindi matagalan dahil sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Silence as a form of respect or to avoid disturbance.

This is often observed in churches, especially during prayer time, where there is silence.

Madalas itong maobserbahan sa mga simbahan, lalo na sa panahon ng panalangin, na may sisil.

Derived from the Spanish word 'silencio' meaning silence.

in silence

in a state of silence or quiet environment

nasa sisil

quiet

A state of absence of noise or commotion.

tahimik

silence

The condition of being quiet or noiseless.

katahimikan

To add or emphasize the greater value of something

That's fine, because what's more important is what I'm doing in my life.

Ayos lang naman 'yan, sisil kasi mas mahalaga 'yung ginagampanan ko sa buhay ko.

To show off or gain attention

We'll shine at this event, we need to act to impress.

Sisil tayo sa event na 'to, dapat kumikilos para magpasikat.

To show off skills or talents

He's going to impress in the presentation tomorrow, so he needs a lot of practice.

Sisil siya sa presentation bukas, kaya kailangan niya ng maraming practice.