From root: tunog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinunugan
ti-nu-nu-GAN
sounded someone out
Present (Incomplete)
tinutunugan
ti-nu-tu-nu-GAN
sounding someone out
Future (Contemplated)
tutunugan
tu-tu-nu-GAN
will sound someone out
Usage Note
Tunugan is used when you want to subtly probe or test someone's thoughts or feelings about a specific topic without being direct. It is often employed in social or professional settings to gauge a person's reaction before making a formal proposal.
Examples
" Gusto kong tunugan ang kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to sound out my friend.
Literal Translation
Want I sound-out the friend my.
" Balak niyang tunugan ang kanyang amo. "
Natural Translation
His plan is to sound his boss out.
Literal Translation
Plan he sound-out the his boss.
" Bago ko ihain ang panukala, balak ko munang tunugan ang mga kasamahan kung papayag sila. "
Natural Translation
Before I present the proposal, I plan to first sound out my colleagues on whether they'll agree.
Literal Translation
Before I present the proposal, plan I first sound-out the plural colleagues if agree they.
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