bulung-bulungan
rumors or gossip
From root: bulong
Usage Note
Bulung-bulungan refers to hearsay or unverified information circulating within a group. It literally translates to 'whispers' in the sense of gossip.
Examples
" May bulung-bulungan tungkol sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
There's a rumor about him.
Literal Translation
There-is rumor about him.
" Maraming bulung-bulungan sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
There are many rumors going around the office.
Literal Translation
Many rumors in the office.
" Mabilis kumalat ang bulung-bulungan na magsasara ang kompanya, kaya nag-aalala ang lahat ng empleyado. "
Natural Translation
The rumor that the company would close spread quickly, so all the employees are worried.
Literal Translation
Fast spread the rumor that will-close the company, so worrying the all of employees.
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