Gulat (en. Shock)

gu-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An intense feeling of surprise or fear.
The loud explosion caused shock around.
Nagdulot ng gulat ang malakas na pagsabog sa paligid.
A state of worry or fear caused by the unexpected.
The shock was enough to make her lose herself.
Sapat na ang gulat upang siya ay mawala sa kanyang sarili.
verb
To experience a strong feeling of fear or surprise.
He was suddenly shocked when he saw the snake in front of him.
Bigla siyang nagulat nang makita ang ahas sa kanyang harapan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gulat' meaning 'surprise' or 'shock'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I was shocked
I experienced surprise.
nagulat ako
I felt shocked
It feels like I experienced surprise.
para akong nagulat

Related Words

extremely shocked
A deep level of surprise or shock.
gulat na gulat
confused
In a state of confusion due to shock.
naguguluhan

Slang Meanings

screamed in fear
Because of the sudden fall of the book, I was startled and screamed!
Dahil sa biglang pagbagsak ng libro, gulat ako at napasigaw!
dumbfounded
When I saw the price of the cellphone, I was totally dumbfounded!
Nang makita ko ang halaga ng cellphone, gulat na gulat ako!
shocked
My ex texted me, I was so surprised, I was really shocked!
Nag-text si ex ko, gulat ako, na-shock talaga ako!