tahimik
/taˈhimik/
The English word "quiet" is translated into Tagalog as tahimik.
tahimik is a common and straightforward term used to describe a state of having little sound.
Meaning: with little sound (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term tahimik is the opposite of maingay, which means noisy.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the prefix napaka- results in napakatahimik, which means "very quiet". To indicate that a state has changed, such as saying something is "quiet now" or "has become quiet", add the particle na after the word to get tahimik na.
How do you pronounce it?
/taˈhimik/
Did you know?
- In Tagalog, the concept of 'peace' is often expressed through the same root, where katahimikan can mean both 'silence' and 'peacefulness'.
- Using the word tahimik to describe a person can sometimes be a polite way to say they are uncommunicative or difficult to talk to.
- The word tahimik is closely linked to the word imik, which refers to the sound of a person speaking or making a small noise.
Examples in context
- Tahimik po ang binatilyo.The youth was quiet.This sentence illustrates the use of tahimik to describe a person.Tatoeba #11870796 by qwertzu, translation #735104 by Darkmaster
- Kumusta 'yung lugar? Tahimik ba? Maingay tuwing gabi?How's the neighborhood? Quiet? Noisy at night?This example shows how to use tahimik when asking about the noise level of a place.Tatoeba #10296413 by JuliaRamos, translation #2130825 by halfb1t
- Tahimik siyang tao.He is a quiet person.This sentence demonstrates using tahimik to describe someone's personality.Tatoeba #5222209 by kanlaon, translation #5296248 by katalex
- Hinaan ang boses mo, please.Please lower your voice.
- Isara ang bibig mo at pakinggan mo ako.Shut your mouth and listen to me.
- Manahimik ka na lang, baka may marinig tayo.Just keep quiet, we might hear something.
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Example conversation
Angela and Juan are sitting in a library.
- AngelaAng tahimik dito, 'di ba?It's quiet here, right?
- JuanOo, paborito ko ang ganitong lugar.Yes, I love places like this.
- AngelaMasarap mag-aral kapag ganito.It is good to study when it is like this.
- JuanTama ka, Angela.You are right, Angela.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tahimik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tahimik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
