katahimikan
silence; peace
From root: himik
Usage Note
Katahimikan refers to a state of peace or the absence of noise in a specific environment.
Examples
" Gusto ko ang katahimikan. "
Natural Translation
I like the quiet.
Literal Translation
Want I the silence.
" Hinahanap ko ang katahimikan sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
I am looking for peace in the province.
Literal Translation
Searching I the silence/peace in province.
" Tuwing umaga, bago magising ang lahat, tinatamasa ko ang katahimikan ng bahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, before everyone wakes up, I savor the quiet of our house.
Literal Translation
Every morning, before wake-up the all, savoring I the silence of house ours.
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