Gunaguna (en. Whisper)

gu-na-gu-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A faint sound made by signaling or saying something not very clearly.
I heard a whisper behind the house that seemed like people were talking.
Nakarinig ako ng gunaguna sa likod ng bahay na tila may nagkukwentuhan.
A soft utterance or pronouncement of words quietly.
Maria's whisper to her friend could not help but be heard by her teacher.
Ang gunaguna ni Maria sa kanyang kaibigan ay hindi naiwasang marinig ng kanyang guro.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whispering in the air
Speaking in a low voice while walking.
gunaguna sa hangin

Related Words

whisper
A type of speaking that is quiet and often used in secret or private conversations.
bulong

Slang Meanings

speaking ill of others
People say she’s gunning again about her friend.
Sinasabi ng mga tao na nag-glug na naman siya tungkol sa kanyang kaibigan.
talking incessantly without meaning
Just ignore her, she always guns with nonsense.
Huwag mo na lang siyang pakinggan, palagi na lang siyang nag-glug na walang kwenta.