Golpedegulat (en. Startle)

/golpe·de·gulat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action that causes unexpected fear or surprise.

The startle from the sound of the explosion caused panic among the people.

Ang golpedegulat mula sa tunog ng pagsabog ay nagdulot ng panic sa mga tao.

Seeing a situation that is unexpected and causes a strong reaction.

The startle of his sudden appearance caused extreme fear in those present.

Ang golpedegulat ng kanyang paglitaw ay nagbigay ng labis na takot sa mga naroroon.

The Tagalog words 'golpe' (hit) and 'de gulat' (surprise).

caused a startle

caused an unexpected reaction

nagbigay ng golpedegulat

strike

A strong hit or blow that causes pain or injury.

golpe

very cool or awesome

You're great, bro! You were so golpedegulat in the performance earlier!

Ang galing mo, bro! Ang golpedegulat mo kanina sa performance!

something that shocks or surprises you

I was shocked to find out that what he said was actually true!

Nag-golpedegulat ako sa sinabi niyang totoo pala ang kwento!