bulong
bulóng with stress marks
whisper
Usage Note
Bulong refers to a whisper used for sharing secrets or showing respect in quiet settings. It is often used with the actor-focus affix -um- (bumulong) when describing the act of whispering to another person.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang bulong mo. "
Natural Translation
I heard your whisper.
Literal Translation
Heard I the whisper your.
" Mahina ang kaniyang bulong. "
Natural Translation
His/Her whisper is soft.
Literal Translation
Weak the his/her whisper.
" Sa katahimikan ng silid-aklatan, kahit ang pinakamahinang bulong ay naririnig ng lahat ng nag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
In the quiet of the library, even the faintest whisper is heard by everyone studying.
Literal Translation
In quiet of library, even the faintest whisper is heard by all of studying.
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