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    Magbulong (en. To whisper)

    /magˈbulɔŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of speaking quietly or whispering.
    They whispered to each other at the back of the room while talking.
    Sila ay nagbulongan sa likod ng silid habang nag-uusap.
    Saying something secretly to someone.
    They whispered so that others wouldn't hear.
    Nagbulongan sila para hindi marinig ng iba.
    Talking in a soft voice.
    He asked and whispered to his friend.
    Nagtanong siya at nagbulong sa kanyang kaibigan.

    Etymology

    The word 'bulong' comes from a root meaning 'to speak quietly' or 'to whisper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to whisper a secret
    To talk quietly about a secret.
    magbulong ng lihim
    they whispered
    They talked quietly.
    nagbulongan sila

    Related Words

    whisper
    The sound made when someone speaks quietly or in a low voice.
    bulong
    secret
    Something that should not be revealed to others.
    lihim

    Slang Meanings

    to speak quietly or in secret
    Just whisper to me what happened.
    Magbulong ka na lang sa akin kung anong nangyari.
    to talk in a way that not everyone can hear
    They might just whisper to each other instead of speaking in front.
    Baka magbulong na lang sila sa tabi imbis na magsalita sa harapan.
    to give someone help with secret information
    Whisper to me about the things others don't know.
    Magbulong ka sa akin tungkol sa mga hindi alam ng iba.