Magitlahin (en. To startle)

/mɑˈɡitlɑhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of making a sudden movement or noise that causes fear or surprise.

The loud bang startled the people.

Ang malaking putok ay nagdulot ng magitlahin sa mga tao.

Causing fear or anxiety to other people.

When he saw the shadow, he startled.

Nang makita niya ang anino, siya ay nagitlahin.

A reaction or feeling caused by an unexpected event.

He was startled when his friend suddenly appeared.

Siya ay nagitlahin nang biglang sumulpot ang kanyang kaibigan.

The word 'gitla' comes from the root word Kastuya.

Don’t startle

Be careful and don’t go on with anything that may cause a surprise.

Huwag magitlahin

surprise

The state of being startled or scared.

gitla

backstabber

She's the backstabber who is always focused on other people.

Siya yung magitlahin na palaging nakatutok sa ibang tao.

girl who tries to steal others' partners

Don't trust her, she's a girl who tries to steal others' partners in relationships.

Huwag kang magtiwala sa kanya, magitlahin siya sa mga relasyon.