Pabulong (en. Whisper)

/paˈbulɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of speech that is soft and often not heard by others.
He spoke in a whisper so that others wouldn't hear what he was saying.
Nagsalita siya sa pabulong upang hindi marinig ng iba ang kanyang sinasabi.
A communication that is quiet and careful.
He whispered the secret to his friend in a whisper.
Ibinulong niya ang sikreto sa kanyang kaibigan sa isang pabulong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Whispered question
A question that is spoken softly or quietly.
Pabulong na tanong

Related Words

speech
The process of expressing words.
pagsasalita
secret
Information that is kept from others.
sikreto

Slang Meanings

gossip
They say Mark has been whispering about his crush.
Sabi nila, may pabulong na si Mark sa crush niya.
conversation that shouldn't be heard by others
When you have something important to say, it's usually whispered.
Pag may importante kang sinasabi, kalimitan pabulong yan.
secret
He didn't want to say it out loud, so he just whispered it.
Ayaw niyang sabihin ng malakas, kaya pabulong na lang siya.