To become silent (tl. Humalimhim)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Nang narinig ng lahat ang balita, sila ay humalimhim.
When everyone heard the news, they became silent.
Context: daily life Nag humalimhim ang mga tao sa simbahan.
The people became silent in church.
Context: culture Sa kanyang pagsasalita, humalimhim ang mga tao.
During his speech, the people became silent.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nang umalis ang guro, humalimhim ang mga estudyante sa kanilang mga upuan.
When the teacher left, the students became silent in their seats.
Context: education Matapos ang malaking labanan, nag humalimhim ang paligid.
After the great battle, the surroundings became silent.
Context: history Kapag may importante tayong pinag-uusapan, dapat tayong humalimhim.
When we are discussing something important, we should become silent.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa mga pagkakataong mahalaga ang tinig, minsan ay kailangan mag humalimhim upang marinig ang mas malalim na pag-iisip.
In instances where the voice is important, sometimes one must become silent to hear deeper thoughts.
Context: philosophy Matapos ang matinding argument, ang kanilang pamilya ay nag humalimhim na tila naguguluhan.
After the intense argument, their family became silent as if confused.
Context: society Minsan, ang pag humalimhim ay mas epektibo kaysa sa salita.
Sometimes, becoming silent is more effective than words.
Context: communication