Gulantang (en. Quick catch)

/guˈlan.taŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of movement or action of quickly grabbing something to prevent it from falling.

His quick catch of the ball prevented it from falling.

Gulantang ang ginawa niya sa bola upang makuha ito bago pa man bumagsak.

The action of catching something that was dropped.

He was able to catch the glass that fell from the table.

Nagawa niyang gulantang ang baso na nahulog mula sa mesa.

Rapidly catching any falling or moving object.

His quick catch of the fallen book was impressive.

Ang gulantang niya sa nahulog na libro ay kahanga-hanga.

A combination of 'gula' and 'tang' that may refer to the act of catching or holding onto something.

quick catch of the ball

The quick catching of a ball that fell.

gulantang ng bola

should catch quickly

Must catch things quickly and carefully.

dapat gulantang

transfer

One meaning is the passing or receiving of something from one to another.

salin

doing

The process of making anything, including catching and receiving.

paggawa

Always shocked or being wooed by someone.

Oh my! I'm all mixed up with shock, it's like I'm going crazy for him/her.

Diyos ko! Ang gulo ko sa gulat, parang nahihibang ako sa kanya.

Feeling hit by news or events.

I was shocked when I found out he has a new girlfriend.

Gulantang ako nung nalaman kong may bago siyang girlfriend.

So scared or shocked that you can't recover.

I was stunned in my thoughts when I heard that.

Gulantang ako sa isipan ko nung narinig ko 'yun.