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

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