To be silent (tl. Dumimi)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Si Maria ay dumimi sa silid-aralan.
Maria is silent in the classroom.
Context: daily life Kailangan mong dumimi habang nag-aaral.
You need to be silent while studying.
Context: daily life Ang mga bata ay dumimi sa pagtanggap ng regalo.
The children are silent when receiving gifts.
Context: culture Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kadalasan, mas mabuti nang dumimi para sa mga seryosong usapan.
Often, it is better to be silent for serious conversations.
Context: daily life Hindi ko alam kung bakit siya dumimi sa parehong pagkakataon.
I don't know why he was silent at the same time.
Context: social interaction Kapag dumating ang bisita, lahat ay dumimi bilang tanda ng respeto.
When the guest arrives, everyone becomes silent as a sign of respect.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa gitna ng kaguluhan, pinili niyang dumimi upang magmuni-muni.
In the midst of chaos, he chose to be silent to reflect.
Context: society Maaaring maging mahalaga ang pagiging dumimi sa mga sitwasyong nangangailangan ng tamang pag-iisip.
Being silent can be important in situations that require careful thought.
Context: opinion Ang sining ng dumimi ay madalas na nagpapahayag ng mas malalim na damdamin.
The art of being silent often expresses deeper emotions.
Context: art