From root: himik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
hinimik
hi-ni-MIK
talked to someone quiet
Present (Incomplete)
hinihimik
hi-ni-hi-MIK
is talking to someone quiet
Future (Contemplated)
hihimikin
hi-hi-mi-KIN
will talk to someone quiet
Usage Note
Himikin is used when attempting to engage or break the silence of someone who is being unusually quiet, often due to sulking or moodiness. It implies an intentional effort to coax a response from a silent or withdrawn person.
Examples
" Himikin mo si Liza. "
Natural Translation
Get the quiet Liza to talk.
Literal Translation
Talk-to you name Liza.
" Kailangan mong himikin si Liza. "
Natural Translation
You need to talk to Liza, who is quiet.
Literal Translation
Need you talk-to name-, Liza.
" Sinubukan kong himikin ang nagtatampong bata, ngunit ayaw pa rin niyang sumagot kahit anong gawin ko. "
Natural Translation
I tried to coax the sulking child into talking, but he still refused to answer no matter what I did.
Literal Translation
Tried I talk-to the sulking child, but dislike still he answer whatever do I.
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