Palibutsabi (en. To supposedly say)

pa-li-bu-tsa-bi

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Expressing a statement that is uncertain or unverified.

People supposedly say that there is a ghost inside the old house.

Palibutsabi ng mga tao na mayroong multo sa loob ng lumang bahay.

A statement that usually contains rumors or gossip.

The supposed talk in the town is related to the upcoming election.

Ang palibutsabi sa bayan ay may kinalaman sa nalalapit na halalan.

only supposed talk

which means this is unverified information or statement.

palibutsabi lang

gossip

This is a type of information that is often untrue and spreads within the community.

chismes

Due to difficulty, one often needs to make excuses.

So when I was asked why I was late, I just made an excuse that my car broke down.

Kaya nang tinanong ako kung bakit ako late, nagpalibutsabi na lang ako na nasiraan ako ng sasakyan.

Due to reasons that aren't even true.

His reason is just an excuse; he really just doesn't want to join us.

Palibutsabi lang ang dahilan niya, talagang ayaw lang niyang sumama sa atin.

Always has an unbelievable reason.

What he said was just an excuse, so I didn't really believe him much.

Palibutsabi lang ang sinabi niya kaya hindi ko siya masyadong pinaniwalaan.