What hilom means
How to say “quiet” in Bisaya
hilom in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 43 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Hilom ko
I am silent
- Beginner
Angay nimo mosulay ug hilom lang.
You should try to stay quiet.
- Intermediate
Ug akong pili-on, mas gusto ko ang kinaiyahan kay sa syudad tungod kay hilom ug limpyo.
Given a choice, I prefer nature over the city because it is quiet and clean.
- Advanced
Kon magpabilin kitang hilom, walay bag-ong pag-uswag nga makita sa komunidad.
If we remain silent, no new progress will be seen in the community.
- New
Hilom siya.
He is quiet.
- Beginner
Ang among silingan kay hilom ug malinawon.
Our neighborhood is quiet and peaceful.
37 more recorded sentences use hilom. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
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Questions about hilom
What does "hilom" mean in English?
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Hilom means quiet in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "hilom"?
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Hilom is said hi-lom, 2 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "hilom" in a sentence?
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"Hilom ang kwarto." means "The room is quiet.".
How common is "hilom" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 253 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 43 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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