Tuminag (en. To quiet down)

tu-mi-nag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to stop or lessen a sound or noise.

Quiet down now, the kids are too noisy.

Tuminag ka na, masyadong maingay ang mga bata.

Can refer to withdrawing or stopping an action or movement.

When he heard his teacher's voice, his classmates quieted down.

Nang marinig niya ang boses ng kanyang guro, tumina ang kanyang mga kaklase.

To create silence or avoid sound at a specific moment.

We need to quiet down in the church while there is a mass.

Kailangan nating tumina sa simbahan habang may misa.

derived from the root word 'tinag' meaning to stop or pause.

Be quiet!

An exhortation or demand encouraging a person to stop talking or making noise.

Tumahimik ka nga!

silence

The state of being without sound or noise.

katahimikan

peaceful

Means quiet or undisturbed.

payapa

to relax or have fun in a place

Just chill here at home for a bit, let's have fun.

Tuminag ka muna dito sa bahay, magchill tayo.

to take a break or step away from stress

You need to chill out so you don't get stressed.

Kailangan mong tuminag para hindi ma-stress.