Bumigla (en. To surprise)

boo-mee-glah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the sudden appearance or occurrence of something unexpected.
He was surprised by what happened around him.
Bumigla siya sa mga nangyari sa kanyang paligid.
The action of changing from an unexpected state to an anticipated condition.
Everyone was surprised when he went to the party.
Bumigla ang lahat nang pumunta siya sa partido.

Etymology

From the word 'bigla' meaning sudden or unexpected.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surprised me
I was surprised or did not expect the event.
bumigla sa akin

Related Words

sudden
Means without warning or instant.
bigla
surprise
A feeling of astonishment or shock.
gulat

Slang Meanings

sudden surprise or shock
I was startled when Rico suddenly appeared behind me!
Bumigla ako nang biglang sumulpot si Rico sa likod ko!
very quick or just in a short time
Everything happened suddenly at the party when the DJ arrived.
Bumigla lang ang lahat sa party noong dumating ang DJ.