Pagbubulungan (en. Whispering)

/pɑɡ.bu.bu.lu.ŋɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of communication conducted through quiet speaking.
Their whispering led to secret conversations.
Ang kanilang pagbubulungan ay nagbigay-daan sa mga lihim na usapan.
The process of quiet conversation between two or more people.
They had a whispering session about their plans.
Nagkaroon sila ng pagbubulungan tungkol sa kanilang mga plano.
A form of interaction that often contains secrets or sensitive information.
Sometimes, whispering becomes a way of saying things that others should not know.
Minsan, ang pagbubulungan ay nagiging paraan ng pagsasabi ng mga bagay na hindi dapat malaman ng iba.

Etymology

The word originates from the root 'bulong', meaning to speak in a soft and secretive manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Asking in whispering
Asking while exchanging signals or quiet conversation.
Nagtatanong sa pagbubulungan
There are whisperings
Indicates discussions or conversations not heard by others.
May mga pagbubulungan

Related Words

whisper
A quiet speech or essay, usually with a secret theme.
bulong
tone
The sound or tone of voice when whispering.
himig

Slang Meanings

Gossiping like it's a secret
Okay, let's meet behind the school for our gossiping.
Sige, magkita tayo sa likod ng school para sa pagbubulungan natin.
A quiet laugh or talk among friends
In the cafeteria, we often have quiet conversations about our crushes.
Sa cafeteria, madalas kaming may pagbubulungan tungkol sa mga kwento ng crush namin.
Hiding news or gossip
There's gossip in the neighborhood about the new election winner.
May pagbubulungan sa barangay tungkol sa bagong nanalo sa eleksyon.