Bulaybulayin (en. Ponder)

/buˈlaɪbu.laj.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of contemplating or thinking deeply about something.
Contemplate your decisions before you act.
Bulaybulayin mo ang iyong mga desisyon bago ka kumilos.
The act of deeply reflecting on an experience.
Sometimes, it is also important to reflect on our memories.
Minsan, mahalaga ring bulaybulayin ang mga alaala natin.
Thinking about the implications of an event.
Think carefully about the effects of your actions.
Bulaybulayin mong mabuti ang mga epekto ng iyong mga hakbang.

Etymology

From the root 'bulay' meaning contemplation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ponder over this.
Think carefully about this.
Bulaybulayin mo ito.

Related Words

contemplate
A condition of thinking that reflects the depth of a person.
bulay
analyst
A person capable of analyzing and reflecting well.
mampanuri

Slang Meanings

to think deeply
Contemplate what you want to happen in your life.
Bulaybulayin mo kung ano ang gusto mong mangyari sa buhay mo.
to reflect or analyze a situation
You should reflect on what you did before making a decision.
Dapat mong bulaybulayin ang ginawa mo bago ka magdesisyon.
to regret or think about mistakes
Reflect on your mistakes so they don't happen again.
Bulaybulayin mo ang mga pagkakamali mo para hindi na maulit.