To be silent (tl. Tumighim)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Siya ay tumighim sa kanyang kwarto.
He was silent in his room.
Context: daily life Kailangan nating tumighim kapag nag-aaral.
We need to be silent when studying.
Context: school Ang mga tao ay tumighim kapag nagsalita ang guro.
The people were silent when the teacher spoke.
Context: school Intermediate (B1-B2)
Dapat tayong tumighim kapag may mahalagang anunsyo.
We should be silent when there is an important announcement.
Context: society Nagpasya siyang tumighim sa gitna ng mga argumento.
He decided to be silent in the middle of the arguments.
Context: social situation Binalaan ang lahat na tumighim para sa mga ipinapakitang performance.
Everyone was warned to be silent for the performances being shown.
Context: entertainment Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kabila ng ingay, nagawa niyang tumighim at magnilay.
Despite the noise, he managed to be silent and reflect.
Context: personal reflection Nagbigay siya ng hangarin na tumighim bilang tanda ng paggalang.
He made it a point to be silent as a sign of respect.
Context: cultural respect Ang mga tao ay tumighim upang pahalagahan ang kayamanan ng pagtuturo.
The people were silent to appreciate the richness of the teachings.
Context: education