Gitla (en. Startle)

git-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sudden feeling or reaction of fear or shock.

The sound of the explosion brought a startle to the people.

Nagdala ng gitla ang tunog ng pagsabog sa mga tao.

An effect or result of an unexpected event.

His startle was caused by the unexpected arrival of the visitor.

Ang kanyang gitla ay dulot ng hindi inaasahang pagdating ng bisita.

Sensation of fear that appears in a person.

I felt a startle upon hearing the approaching vehicle.

Naramdaman ko ang gitla nang marinig ang naglalakbay na sasakyan.

From the root word 'gitla' meaning sudden fear or shock.

I was startled.

Naghintay ako ng hindi inaasahang pangyayari.

nagulat ako

sudden awakening.

biglaang paggising.

biglang gising

gulat

Feeling of fear or surprise caused by an unexpected event.

gulat

fear

I hope you're not scared of him, he's just joking.

Sana hindi ka gitla sa kanya, nagbibiro lang 'yun.

surprise

I was surprised when I saw him enter the room.

Nag-gitla ako nang makita ko siyang pumasok sa kwarto.

shock

Wow, I'm shocked by that news!

Grabe, gitla ako sa balitang iyon!