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    Sabilisan (en. Statement by word of mouth)

    sabi-lisan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A statement expressed verbally; unwritten word.
    His word-of-mouth statement became the basis for discussions in the town.
    Ang kanyang sabilisan ay naging batayan ng mga usapan sa bayan.
    An informal way of communicating or providing information.
    Word of mouth often spreads faster than written reports.
    Ang sabilisan ay madalas na mas mabilis kumalat kaysa sa mga nakasulat na ulat.
    Conversations that rely more on trust than evidence.
    Many people trust word of mouth more than printed information.
    Maraming tao ang nagtitiwala sa mga sabilisan kaysa sa mga limbag na impormasyon.

    Etymology

    This comes from the root words 'sabi' meaning statement or said, and 'lisan' meaning mouth or relating to speech.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    town gossip
    Information or news that spreads among people in a community.
    sabilisan ng bayan
    common word of mouth
    Statements that are usual from people.
    karaniwang sabilisan

    Related Words

    saying
    A statement or opinion that often comes from an individual or group.
    sabi
    news
    Information that is commonly reported or shared with the public.
    balita

    Slang Meanings

    To do good or help others, especially when there's conflict.
    You should make peace with your siblings when they fight.
    Sabilisan mo na 'yang mga kapatid mo kapag nag-aaway.
    To give advice or support when someone has a problem.
    Help her out, she seems down.
    Sabilisan mo siya, mukhang nalulumbay.
    To make amends or reconcile misunderstandings.
    You should patch things up with your best friend if you have a rift.
    Dapat mag-sabilisan kayo ng best friend mo kung may tampuhan.