bulol
bulól with stress marks
stuttering
Usage Note
Bulol describes a person who stutters or has difficulty speaking fluently. It can refer to a clinical stutter or to anyone who mumbles or speaks unclearly. In casual speech it is sometimes used lightly to tease someone who is nervous or tongue-tied, though care is needed as it can be offensive to those with actual speech impediments.
Examples
" Bulol pa ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child still stutters.
Literal Translation
Stuttering still the child.
" Ang bata ay bulol pa. "
Natural Translation
The child is still stuttering.
Literal Translation
The child is stuttering still.
" Kahit medyo bulol pa siya, malinaw namang naunawaan ng lahat ang gusto niyang sabihin. "
Natural Translation
Even though he still stutters a bit, everyone clearly understood what he wanted to say.
Literal Translation
Even somewhat stuttering still he, clear though understood by-the all the want his to-say.
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