Talima (en. Obedience)

/taliˈma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of following or obeying an order or command.
The obedience of the students to the teachers is important.
Ang talima ng mga mag-aaral sa mga guro ay mahalaga.
The state of being obedient.
The child showed his obedience to his parents.
Ipinakita ng bata ang kanyang talima sa kanyang mga magulang.
An action in accordance with established rules.
Obedience to the law is necessary for order.
Ang talima sa batas ay kinakailangan para sa kaayusan.

Etymology

From the Arabic word 'تَلِيمَة' (talimah)

Common Phrases and Expressions

obedience to the command
following orders
talima sa kautusan
in obedience
in a state of obedience
na sa talima

Related Words

order-giver
a person who gives orders or commands.
utusan
obedient
a person who always follows orders.
masunurin

Slang Meanings

You need to be careful.
You better listen to what I'm saying, you might make a mistake.
Talima ka sa sinasabi ko, baka magkamali ka.
Just follow or obey.
Just follow the orders, no questions asked!
Talima lang sa utos, walang tanong-tanong!
Following the rules.
We should adhere to the school rules.
Dapat talima tayo sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.