Mapautalutal (en. To be stammering)

/ma-pau-ta-lu-tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of speaking with some stuttering or hesitation.
He stammered during his speech in front of many people.
Siya ay nagmapautalutal sa kanyang talumpati sa harap ng maraming tao.
To utter words with a hint of hesitation.
When she was asked, she stammered in her response.
Nang siya ay tinanong, nagmapautalutal siya sa kanyang sagot.
To cause misunderstanding in communication due to the slurring of words.
His stammering speech caused confusion among the listeners.
Ang kanyang mapautalutal na pananalita ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa mga nakikinig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stammering speech
speech that has a little uncertainty or hesitation
mapautalutal na pagsasalita

Related Words

stammer
The term for a person or thing that hesitates in speaking.
pautal

Slang Meanings

I don't know, like unsure
In response to your question, I'm kind of hesitant.
Sa tanong mo, mapautalutal ako eh.
can't say much, struggling to speak
When he asked me, I answered hesitantly.
Nang tinanong niya ako, mapautalutal akong sumagot.
hesitant, can't make a decision
Because of his answer, he was uncertain when he finally chose.
Dahil sa kanyang sagot, mapautalutal siya nung pinili na niya.