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    Pagbulong (en. Whisper)

    /pag-ˈbu-loŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A way of speaking that is quiet and less audible when far away.
    The whispering of the children conveyed a secret message to each other.
    Ang pagbulong ng mga bata ay nagbigay ng lihim na mensahe sa isa't isa.
    Saying something in a whispering manner.
    He approached me and whispered a secret.
    Nilapitan niya ako at nagbulong ng isang lihim.
    Expressing feelings or information quietly.
    The whispering of her hands showed her nervousness.
    Ang pagbulong ng kanyang mga kamay ay nagpapakita ng kanyang nerbiyos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'bulong', meaning whisper or quietly spoken information.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Whatever you say, don't whisper it to others.
    Sinumang nagsasalita ng tahimik na hindi nais ipaalam sa iba.
    Kahit anong sabihin mo, huwag mong i-bulong sa iba.

    Related Words

    whisper
    A word that refers to quiet speaking or sharing secrets.
    bulong
    neighbor
    A person living next to you who may become someone you whisper with.
    kapit-bahay

    Slang Meanings

    whispering or speaking softly
    When I whispered to him, it felt like we had a secret just between us.
    Pagbulong ko sa kanya, parang may secret tayong dalawa.
    to gossip subtly
    My friends said they are already whispering about the new gossip.
    Sabi ng mga kaibigan ko, nagbababulungan na daw tungkol sa bagong chika.
    to talk behind someone's back
    I don't want to whisper, but I said something bad about Sarah.
    Ayaw kong magbulong, pero may nasabi akong hindi maganda kay Sarah.