Pagsabungol (en. To be deafening)

/paˈsa.buŋol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where sound or noise is excessively loud, causing deafness or inability to hear.
The deafening noise of vehicles on the road is overwhelming.
Ang pagsabungol ng mga sasakyan sa kalsada ay nakakabingi.
verb
The act of making a sound that is excessively loud to the point of diminishing hearing.
People are praying that the waves in the sea do not become deafening.
Ang mga tao ay nagdarasal na huwag na sanang sumabungol ang mga alon sa dagat.

Etymology

root word: sabungol

Common Phrases and Expressions

deafening roar of thunder
the overwhelming sound of thunder that causes fear or deafness.
pagsabungol ng kulog

Related Words

deaf
A condition in which a person is unable to hear or has diminished hearing.
bingi

Slang Meanings

Competition or contest that is extremely sharp or clever.
Their 'pagsabungol' in basketball is intense; they all dream of becoming pros!
Grabe yung pagsabungol nila sa basketball; lahat sila may pangarap maging pro!
Discourse or argument filled with ideas.
Their 'pagsabungol' in class was really heated; everyone gave their opinion!
Ang pagsabungol nila sa klase, talagang mainit; lahat nagbigay ng opinyon!
Conversation that seems endless but lively.
My friends love to 'pagsabungol' when we chat all night.
Yung mga barkada ko, ang hilig nila sa pagsabungol kapag nagkukwentuhan kami buong gabi.
Argument that is not as serious; just for fun.
There were so many 'pagsabungol' while drinking, just lots of laughter!
Sobrang dami ng pagsabungol sa inuman, puro tawanan lang!