Umutalutal (en. Stutter)
oo-ma-ta-loo-tal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of impaired speech where a person has difficulty articulating words.
He has a stutter that makes communication difficult for him.
Siya ay may umutalutal na pagsasalita na nagdudulot ng kahirapan sa kanyang pakikipag-usap.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'utal' which means stuttered or interrupted in speech.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stammering
speaking with interruptions or hesitation.
nag-uutal-utal
Related Words
stuttered
Means having interruptions in speech or difficulty in speaking.
utal
speech
The process of forming and delivering spoken words.
pagsasalita
Slang Meanings
Pretending to be nice to get what one wants.
It looks like he's being all nice to the boss for that promotion.
Mukhang umutalutal siya kay boss para sa promotion na 'yun.
Acting playful or trying to get someone's attention.
Why is he acting all playful around his crush? He looks so happy!
Bakit siya umutalutal sa crush niya? Ang saya-saya niya!