Umbong (en. Whisper)
/um.bong/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A quiet speech or whisper.
I caught him whispering to his friends.
Nahuli ko ang kanya sa kanyang umbung sa mga kaibigan.
A way of giving information without being heard by others.
He whispered to me about their plan.
Gumawa siya ng umbung sa akin tungkol sa kanilang plano.
Sound created when pronouncing words in a peculiar tone.
His whisper is full of mystery.
Ang kanyang umbung ay puno ng misteryo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to whisper
The act of talking quietly.
mangumbong
no whisper
A situation where no conversation is heard.
walang umbung
Related Words
whisper
A sound that comes from the mouth quietly heard.
bulong
Slang Meanings
Gossip or information whispered to others
Wait, I have some gossip about him, do you want to know?
Teka, may umbung ako tungkol sa kanya, gusto mo bang malaman?
Report or a non-emotional way of sharing information
I just gave him a tip that I'm not living well anymore.
Kakaumpong ko lang sa kanya na di na ako namumuhay ng maayos.
Talking secretly about someone
Don't gossip, boss might hear.
Huwag kayo umbungan, baka marinig ni boss.