dub
The Tagalog word for dub is dub.
dub is used as a verb meaning to replace the soundtrack of a film with a translation.
Meaning: to replace soundtrack of a film with translation (verb)
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, the process of dubbing often involves 'localization' where scripts are rewritten to replace foreign cultural references with Filipino ones.
- While dub is the technical term, Filipinos frequently use the word tagalized to describe a movie or show that has been dubbed into Tagalog.
- There is no single native Tagalog word for dub because the technology for synchronized sound replacement arrived from the West.
Examples in context
- Ang pagsasalin ng tunog ay kailangang gawin nang maayos para sa pelikulang ito.The dubbing needs to be done properly for this film.
- Magaling silang mag-dub ng mga anime.They are good at dubbing anime.
- Dapat bang i-dub ang bagong palabas?Should the new show be dubbed?
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are discussing a foreign film they are watching.
- JuanMaria, mas maganda ba kung i-dub ang pelikula?Maria, would it be better if the movie is dubbed?
- MariaHindi, mas gusto ko ang subtitles, Juan.No, I prefer subtitles, Juan.
- JuanKailan ba nila i-dub ang susunod na bahagi?When will they dub the next part?
- MariaHindi ko alam kung i-dub pa nila iyon.I don't know if they will still dub that.
