To keep quiet (tl. Magtikom)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Dapat magtikom ka sa loob ng klase.
You should keep quiet inside the classroom.
Context: school Nagpasya siyang magtikom sa kanyang mga problema.
He decided to keep quiet about his problems.
Context: daily life Minsan, mas mabuti na lang na magtikom.
Sometimes, it is better to keep quiet.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Habang may usapan, mas magandang magtikom na lang.
During conversations, it's better to just keep quiet.
Context: social interaction Minsan, kailangan talagang magtikom para sa kapakanan ng iba.
Sometimes, you really have to keep quiet for the sake of others.
Context: social interaction Kung hindi mo alam ang sagot, mas mabuting magtikom.
If you don't know the answer, it's better to keep quiet.
Context: school Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa mga pagkakataon na mahirap magsalita, mas mainam na magtikom kung kinakailangan.
In situations where it's hard to speak, it might be best to keep quiet when necessary.
Context: philosophical Ang sinumang may karunungan ay hindi palaging nagsasalita; may panahon din na dapat silang magtikom.
Anyone with wisdom does not always speak; there are times when they should keep quiet.
Context: philosophical Minsan, ang magtikom ay mas nakabubuti kaysa sa pakikialam.
Sometimes, keeping quiet is more beneficial than intervening.
Context: society