pananahimik
act of remaining silent
From root: himik
Usage Note
Pananahimik describes the deliberate act of staying quiet or not speaking up. Ang kanyang pananahimik ay nakapagtataka means 'Her silence is wondering/puzzling'.
Examples
" Mabuti ang pananahimik kung minsan. "
Natural Translation
Staying silent is good sometimes.
Literal Translation
Good the remaining-silent if sometimes.
" Mahalaga ang pananahimik dito. "
Natural Translation
Remaining silent here is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-remaining-silent here.
" Ang kanyang pananahimik sa pulong ay nagpaisip sa amin kung sumasang-ayon ba siya o hindi. "
Natural Translation
His silence at the meeting made us wonder whether he agreed or not.
Literal Translation
The his remaining-silent at meeting made-think to us whether agreeing he or not.
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