Sabuwatin (en. Whisper)

/sabuwatin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quiet word or sound expressed through speaking beside or in a manner not heard by others.
Whispering is used in secret conversations.
Ang sabuwatin ay ginagamit sa mga lihim na usapan.
verb
The act of speaking softly or gently.
They began to whisper upon seeing their friends.
Nagsimula silang sabuwatin nang makita ang kanilang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Root word: 'buwat' meaning 'to talk' or 'to discuss'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Whisper to me.
I-whisper to me.
Sabuwatin mo ako.

Related Words

sabuwatin
This is a term used to describe the way of speaking quietly.
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Slang Meanings

lying or pretending
Why are you like that? You seem like a liar who isn’t telling the truth.
Bakit ganyan ka? Parang sabuwatin ka lang na di naman totoo.
arrogant or boastful
That guy is a show-off when it comes to his accomplishments.
Yung guy na yun, sabuwatin pagdating sa accomplishments niya.
to scam or take money dishonestly
Don't trust him, he's a scammer in business.
Huwag kang magtiwala sa kanya, sabuwatin yan sa negosyo.