Sumbong (en. Report)

sum-bong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A report or account of an event or problem.
She made a report about the disorganized state of their school.
Nagbigay siya ng sumbong tungkol sa hindi makaayos na kalagayan ng kanilang paaralan.
Reporting to an authority about an act or mistake.
He needs to report to the teacher about the bullying.
Kailangan niyang mag-sumbong sa guro tungkol sa mga pang-aapi.

Etymology

root word 'sumbong'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a report
to speak about a problem or bad event
magbigay ng sumbong
unjust report
a complaint without sufficient basis
sumbong na hindi makatarungan

Related Words

complaint center
A place or person where one can report.
sumbungan

Slang Meanings

Gossip or news about others
There’s really a lot of gossip in the neighborhood about our fellow residents.
Ang dami talagang sumbong sa barangay tungkol sa mga kapwa natin.
A false or empty claim; not true
That might just be in your imagination, it’s just empty gossip.
Baka guni-guni lang 'yan, puro sumbong lang yan.
Complaining or escalating a problem
The kid always complains when something doesn’t go his way.
Palaging sumbong ang bata pag may nangyaring hindi niya gusto.
Fun or entertaining gossip or news
The gang has some new gossip, it's so entertaining!
May bago na namang sumbong ang barkada, nakakaaliw!