EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to spread by rumor; to whisper about...
anyway; in the end; besides...
the one that got away...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/i-bu-lung-BU-long/
FIL: Ikalat ang isang balita o impormasyon sa pamamagitan ng pabulong o lihim na pag-uusap; pag-usapan nang patago.
EN: to spread by rumor; to whisper about
This is the plural form of chismis. When it's not just one whisper, but a whole network of whispers. It's the office grapevine in action. "Uy, ibinu-bulong na magre-resign na daw si Manager." It’s the sound of a rumor mill grinding away.
i- (causative prefix) + bulong-bulong (rumor, murmuring)
ROOT MEANING: whisper
The reduplication of 'bulong' indicates a continuous, repeated, or widespread action of whispering or rumoring.
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🇵🇭 Matagal nang ibinu-bulong na mayroon silang lihim na relasyon.
🇺🇸 It has long been rumored that they are in a secret relationship.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang maniwala sa mga ibinu-bulong ng mga taong inggit sa iyo.
🇺🇸 Don't believe the things being whispered about by people who are envious of you.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.