From root: himik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humimik
hu-mi-MIK
uttered a sound
Present (Incomplete)
humihimik
hu-mi-hi-MIK
uttering a sound
Future (Contemplated)
hihimik
hi-hi-MIK
will utter a sound
Usage Note
Humimik is used to describe making even the slightest sound or speaking, frequently appearing in negative constructions like 'hindi humimik' to emphasize complete silence or a lack of response. It is often found in formal or literary contexts rather than casual daily conversation.
Examples
" Hindi siya humimik sa takot. "
Natural Translation
She didn't make a sound out of fear.
Literal Translation
Not she uttered-a-sound in fear.
" Walang lumakas na humimik sa takot. "
Natural Translation
No one dared to utter a sound in fear.
Literal Translation
None dared to utter a sound in fear.
" Walang isa man sa mga bata ang humimik habang nagbabasa ng kuwento ang kanilang guro. "
Natural Translation
Not one of the children made a sound while their teacher was reading the story.
Literal Translation
None one even of the children the uttered-a-sound while is-reading of story the their teacher.
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