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    Diglap (en. To startle)

    /ˈdi.ɡlap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The sudden or unexpected movement or reaction of a person.
    He startled when a loud bang suddenly occurred.
    Na-diglap siya nang biglang may sumabog na putok.
    The disturbance caused by an unexpected event.
    The startle of her voice caused fear among the people.
    Ang diglap ng kanyang tinig ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.
    A reaction caused by fear or surprise.
    The children startled when they saw the snake.
    Ang mga bata ay nag-diglap nang makita ang ahas.

    Etymology

    Ang salitang 'diglap' ay nagmula sa ugat ng wika ng Tagalog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    startled
    having a quick reaction due to fear or surprise
    nag-diglap

    Related Words

    surprise
    an emotion caused by an unexpected event
    gulat
    fear
    an emotion of being afraid
    takot

    Slang Meanings

    Sudden movement or reaction
    Wow, his sudden leave from the party was unexpected. I didn't expect it.
    Grabe, ang diglap ng pagkalisan niya sa party! Di ko in-expect.
    Unforeseen event
    The sudden breakdown of his car was really annoying.
    Yung diglap na pagkasira ng sasakyan niya ay talagang nakakainis.