Tahimik (en. Quiet)
ta-hi-mik
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Silent or soundless.
The place is quiet at night.
Ang lugar ay tahimik sa gabi.
Peaceful or without turmoil.
I prefer a quiet life.
Mas gusto ko ang tahimik na buhay.
Not causing disturbance.
Quiet people often listen more.
Ang tahimik na mga tao ay madalas na mas nakikinig.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tahimik' meaning quiet or silent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Quiet place
A place that is without noise or disturbance.
Tahimik na lugar
Quiet night
A night that is quiet and peaceful.
Tahimik na gabi
Related Words
silence
The state of being quiet.
katahimikan
to speak
The action of talking or making noise.
magsalita
Slang Meanings
silent or quiet
The surroundings are quiet, it's like something bad happened.
Tahimik ang paligid, parang may nangyaring hindi maganda.
to ignore or stay out of something
I just kept quiet in their conversation, just ignoring it.
Tahimik lang ako sa usapan nila, deadma na lang.
relaxed or calm
He/She is quiet, just chill in the studio.
Tahimik lang siya, chill lang sa studio.
acting all shy or goofy
He/She is just quiet, looking silly in front of his/her crush.
Tahimik lang siya, mukhang tanga sa harap ng crush niya.