Example sentence
How to use hilom in Bisaya
Hilom ang tawo sa iyang gibati.
English: The person is quiet about his feelings.
Cebuano word · adjective
Hilom means “silent / quiet” in English.
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Pronunciation: hee-LOM
Level
intermediate
Type
adjective
Example sentence
Hilom ang tawo sa iyang gibati.
English: The person is quiet about his feelings.
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be quiet
interjectionHilom ka.
Be quiet.
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