tahimikan
to be silent toward someone
From root: himik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinahimikan
ti-na-hi-mi-KAN
was silent toward someone
Present (Incomplete)
tinatahimikan
ti-na-ta-hi-mi-KAN
being silent toward someone
Future (Contemplated)
tatahimikan
ta-ta-hi-mi-KAN
will be silent toward someone
Usage Note
Tahimikan is used when one intentionally remains silent toward another person, often as a way of expressing displeasure or giving the 'silent treatment.' It highlights the social dynamic where silence is directed at a specific individual, usually reflecting a state of 'tampo' or hurt feelings.
Examples
" Huwag mong tahimikan ang kaibigan mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't give your friend the silent treatment.
Literal Translation
Don't you be-silent-toward the friend your.
" Ang gusto ko ay tahimikan ang aking kaaway. "
Natural Translation
My choice is to be silent toward my enemy.
Literal Translation
The want I is be-silent-toward the my enemy.
" Sa halip na pag-usapan ang problema, mas pinili niyang tahimikan ako nang ilang araw. "
Natural Translation
Instead of talking about the problem, he chose to give me the silent treatment for several days.
Literal Translation
In place that talk-about the problem, more chose he be-silent-toward me for several days.
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