Sistihin (en. Cease)

sis-ti-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of stopping or ending something or an activity.
Stop all the noise at school.
Sistihin mo na ang lahat ng ingay sa paaralan.
An order to halt a process or task.
Cease the hearing to start the discussion.
Sistihin mo ang pagdinig upang simulan ang paguusap.

Etymology

from the English word 'cease' meaning to stop or discontinue

Common Phrases and Expressions

cease the conversation
stop talking
sistihin ang usapan

Related Words

closure
the act of ending or stopping something.
pagsasara
interruption
the action of stopping or hindering an activity.
pagpigil

Slang Meanings

A response that is hurtful or has a negative impact.
I told him that I didn't like him, and I didn't realize that I would hit him hard like that.
Nagsabi ako na hindi ko siya type, at 'di ko inisip na sisitihin ko siya nang ganun.
A brave or bold response or jab.
For me, when I'm challenged, I just go for it!
Basta ako, kapag sisitihin na ako, go lang!