Ibulungbulong (en. Whisper)

i-boo-long-boo-long

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of providing information in a quiet or unobtrusive manner.

He whispered the reason for his departure.

Siya ay ibulungbulong ang dahilan ng kanyang pag-alis.

The act of giving words to another person, intending not to be heard by others.

He wanted to whisper his secret to his friend.

Nais niyang ibulungbulong ang kanyang sekreto sa kanyang kaibigan.

A type of communication that is discreet and quiet.

Whispering is commonly used when there is a sensitive discussion.

Ang ibulungbulong ay karaniwang ginagamit kapag may sensitibong usapan.

from the word 'bulong' meaning whisper

whisper the secret

tell a secret quietly to someone

ibulungbulong ang sikreto

whisper

refers to soft speaking or the ability not to be heard by others.

bulong

to speak quietly as if sharing a secret

He said, 'Don't whisper it, they might hear.'

Sabi niya, 'Wag mo ibulongbulong, baka marinig nila.'

to act cool or smart

He always whispers, as if he knows everything.

Siya parati na lang ibulungbulong, akala mo may alam sa lahat.

to talk in a deceiving manner

Don't whisper to her, I know you're just trying to sweet-talk her.

Huwag ka nang mag-ibulungbulong sa kanya, alam kong nadidilig mo lang siya.