Bulong (en. Whisper)

boo-long

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quiet way of speaking that does not reach far.

I saw him whisper to his friend.

Nakita ko siyang bumulong sa kanyang kaibigan.

Sound made by pronouncing words in a low voice.

The whisper of the wind among the trees brings peace.

Ang bulong ng hangin sa mga puno ay nagbibigay ng kapayapaan.

A statement that is not actually heard by others due to low sound.

Sometimes, whispers hold more meaning than shouts.

Minsan, ang mga bulong ay mas may laman kaysa sa sigawan.

whisper of the heart

A feeling that cannot be openly expressed.

bulong ng puso

whisper of the wind

Sound carried by the wind as if it has something to say.

bulong ng hangin

murmur

A sound close to whisper but can be heard by others.

murmur

saying

Soft, gentle speaking that can convey information.

sabi

whisper

Whisper your secret to me!

Bulungan mo ako ng sikreto mo!

gossip

There's so much gossip in the neighborhood about them!

Ang dami ng bulungan sa barangay tungkol sa kanila!

secret chat

They are having a secret chat at the back of the classroom.

May bulungan sila sa likod ng klasrum.

hushed conversation

They were having a hushed conversation while walking.

Nagbulungan sila habang naglalakad.