hilom
The phrase "shut up" in Bisaya is translated as hilom.
hilom is used to command someone to stop talking or to describe a state of being quiet or silent.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While often translated as "shut up", hilom is actually a neutral or polite way to ask for silence compared to the aggressive tone of the English phrase.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word can function as both a command to be quiet and as an adjective meaning quiet or silent.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, hilom is used not just for speaking, but to describe the 'healing' or 'closing' of a physical wound.
- In Cebuano culture, saying hilom to an elder is often considered rude regardless of the word's neutral dictionary meaning.
- The word hilom shares an ancestral root with the Tagalog word lihim, which means 'secret'.
Examples in context
- Hilom!Shut up!This sentence is useful for practicing the command hilom.Tatoeba #4630420 by Josefwintzent, translation #462430 by lukaszpp
- Palihug, hilom lang usa.Please, just be quiet for a moment.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan is talking too loudly while Ana is trying to study.
- AnaJuan, hilom sa.Juan, be quiet.
- JuanUnsa man?What is it?
- AnaSaba kaayo ka.You are being too noisy.
- JuanSige, hilom na ko.Okay, I will be quiet now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hilom, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
