Gulantangin (en. To disturb)

/guˈlanˌtaŋ.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To cause confusion or alarm.

The loud sound from outside disturbed me.

Ang malakas na tunog mula sa labas ay naggulantangin sa akin.

To powerfully touch a person's feelings.

The news disturbed the entire community.

Ang balita ay naggulantangin sa buong barangay.

The term 'gulantangin' originates from the root 'gulantang' meaning 'storm wind'.

disturb the mind

Causing confusion in thinking.

gulantangin ang isip

shock

A feeling of fear or confusion caused by an unexpected event.

gulat

startling

Refers to something that causes shock or confusion.

gulantang

to be surprised or startled

When Juan suddenly came in, I was really shocked!

Nung biglang pumasok si Juan, talagang gulantangin ako!

to be taken aback

The pace of trends nowadays is so fast, it feels like everyone is just surprised!

Ang bilis ng takbo ng trends ngayon, parang lahat ay gulantangin na lang!

to be bewildered

I'm shocked by what you're saying, I never thought he was like that.

Gulantangin ako sa mga pinagsasabi mo, hindi ko akalain ganun ka siya.