Tahadera (en. Quiet)
tahá-de-ra
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being quiet.
The quietness of the environment provides peace of mind.
Ang tahadera ng kapaligiran ay nagbibigay ng kapayapaan sa isipan.
The importance of silence in a place.
Silence is important during moments of reflection.
Ang tahadera ay mahalaga sa mga oras ng pagninilay.
A lack of noise that results in a lack of distraction.
Despite the quietness, the tension in the air was palpable.
Sa kabila ng tahadera, damang-dama ang tensyon sa hangin.
Etymology
From the word 'tahad' meaning quiet or without noise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
In the quietness of the night
Refers to the silence felt at night.
Sa tahadera ng gabi
Quietness of the mind
Having peace of mind.
Tahadera ng isip
Related Words
quiet
Description of a state that is without noise.
tahimik
silence
Condition of being without noise or disruption.
katahimikan
Slang Meanings
worthless person
You shouldn't tease him anymore, he's just a tahadera.
Hindi mo na siya dapat asarin, tahadera lang siya.
very rude
Wow, that person is so tahadera, they have no respect at all.
Grabe, sobrang tahadera ng taong 'yan, wala talagang respeto.
useless
You're like a tahadera in the group, you didn't contribute anything.
Para kang tahadera sa grupo, walang naitulong.