Mutain (en. To mutter)
mu·tain
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of speaking that is low in tone and often not understandable.
While walking, he was muttering his thoughts.
Habang naglalakad siya, may mutain siya ng mga saloobin.
The action of speaking to oneself or with another person in a quiet voice.
In the middle of the sermon, someone was muttering at the back.
Sa gitna ng sermon, may mutain ang isang tao sa likuran.
The utterance of words that are not clearly heard by the people around.
He was muttering quietly while he was thinking.
Siya ay mutain ng pipi habang nag-iisip.
Etymology
from the word 'mut' meaning 'to speak' and 'ain' connecting behavior.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a mutter
to speak to oneself or to mumble one's thoughts.
gumawa ng mutain
Related Words
whisper
a quiet way of speaking or conversing.
bulong
murmur
a low and indistinct utterance of words.
murmurol
Slang Meanings
mind your own business
Just mind your own business, you don't know the story!
Mutain ka nga, di mo naman alam ang kwento!
care for others
Your group should show some care for others, they're only thinking about themselves!
Mutain naman ang tropa mo, puro sarili lang iniisip!
to act childish or immature
Stop being a brat, you always look angry!
Ayaw na mag-mutain, mukhang palaging galit!