Whisper (tl. Umbong)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Sabi niya na umbong ako.
He said to whisper to me.
Context: daily life Gusto ko umbong sa aking kaibigan.
I want to whisper to my friend.
Context: daily life Dapat tayong umbong kapag nasa klase.
We should whisper when we are in class.
Context: school Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nagtanong siya at umbong ng kanyang lihim.
He asked and whispered his secret.
Context: daily life Minsan, mas mabuti ang umbong kaysa sa boses na malakas.
Sometimes, it is better to whisper than to raise one's voice.
Context: daily life Ang mga bata ay umbong habang naglalaro sa parke.
The children whispered while playing in the park.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa malalalim na pag-uusap, kadalasang kinakailangan ang umbong upang mapanatili ang lihim.
In deep conversations, it is often necessary to whisper to keep a secret.
Context: society Naramdaman ko ang pangangailangan na umbong ng mga saloobin ko sa kanya.
I felt the need to whisper my thoughts to him.
Context: emotional expression Sa paggawa ng mga desisyon, minsan dapat tayong umbong sa mga tamang tao lamang.
When making decisions, sometimes we should whisper only to the right people.
Context: decision making