From root: himik
Usage Note
Tahimik describes a person, place, or situation that is free from noise or disturbance. Tahimik ang kuwarto translates to 'The room is quiet'.
Examples
" Tahimik ang paligid kanina. "
Natural Translation
The surroundings were quiet earlier.
Literal Translation
Quiet the surroundings earlier.
" Gusto ko ang lugar na ito dahil tahimik. "
Natural Translation
I like this place because it is quiet.
Literal Translation
Like I the place [ligature] this because quiet.
" Tuwing gabi, tahimik na tahimik ang aming kalye kaya madali akong nakakatulog. "
Natural Translation
Every night, our street is very quiet, so I fall asleep easily.
Literal Translation
Every night, quiet very quiet the our street so easy I able-to-sleep.
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