Magitla (en. To startle)

/maˈɡitla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To have a sudden fear or shock.
He was startled when the sound suddenly exploded.
Naggitla siya nang biglang sumabog ang tunog.
To do something to excite or perplex others.
He arranged surprises to startle the kids.
Ipinagkaloob niya ang mga sorpresa upang maggitla ang mga bata.

Common Phrases and Expressions

startled by surprise
to notice or feel shocked due to an unexpected event
maggitla sa sorpresa
he/she is startled
he/she was shocked or scared
magitla siya

Related Words

surprise
The state of being startled or shocked.
gitla
shock
The reaction that arises from an unexpected event.
gulat

Slang Meanings

to tremble from fear or surprise
When she got startled by the noise, she seemed like a flickering light bulb.
Nang magitla siya sa ingay, parang bumbilya siyang nagkurap.
to suddenly notice something
The surroundings were so quiet that when the glass fell, I was startled.
Sobrang tahimik ng paligid, kaya 'yung nahulog na baso, nagitla ako.
to feel a sudden fear or anxiety
When he called me from behind, I got startled and screamed.
Nang magtawag siya sa likod ko, nagitla ako at napasigaw.