Tisurin (en. Whisper)

/tiˈsuɾin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of low sound spoken by people without being loud.
The children whispered at the back of the class.
Nagtisurin ang mga bata sa likod ng klase.
Talking or conversing softly, often with a secret intention.
Their whispers were about a surprise for Maria.
Ang tisurin nila ay may kinalaman sa sorpresa para kay Maria.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tisur', which means whispering or murmuring.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whisper to me
Requesting information in a soft voice.
tisurin mo ako

Related Words

murmur
A dialect similar to tisurin, commonly used in quiet conversations.
bulungan

Slang Meanings

A sibling or friend who is so close they feel like family.
Come hang out with us, dude, you're already our tisurin!
Sama ka na sa amin, pare, ikaw na ang tisurin namin!
Someone who advances on the threats or intentions of others.
Don't buy that, I've got it covered!
Wag mo nang bilhin yan, tisurin ko na yan!
Someone who grabs attention or interest in a situation.
That person at the party, everyone noticed them right away.
Yung tisurin sa party, siya agad ang napansin ng lahat.