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