From root: himik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumahimik
tu-ma-HI-mik
became quiet
Present (Incomplete)
tumatahimik
tu-ma-ta-HI-mik
is becoming quiet
Future (Contemplated)
tatahimik
ta-ta-HI-mik
will become quiet
Usage Note
Tumahimik is used to describe the act of becoming quiet or as a command to stop talking. It signifies a transition from noise to silence and is frequently used in both social and formal settings.
Examples
" Tumahimik ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children went quiet.
Literal Translation
Became-quiet the plural child.
" Nagsimulang tumahimik ang silid. "
Natural Translation
The room started to become quiet.
Literal Translation
Started-to become-quiet the room.
" Nang pumasok ang guro sa silid, biglang tumahimik ang lahat at umupo nang maayos sa kanilang upuan. "
Natural Translation
When the teacher entered the room, everyone suddenly went quiet and sat properly in their seats.
Literal Translation
When entered the teacher in room, suddenly became-quiet the all and sat properly in their seat.
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