Magugulatin (en. To be surprised)

ma-gu-gu-la-tin

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb describing an act caused by an unexpected event.
Everyone will be surprised by his sudden arrival.
Magugulatin ang lahat sa kanyang biglang pagdating.
To instill fear or concern in someone due to a surprising situation.
I step out of the house but I will be startled if I hear a rustle.
Nakalabas ako sa bahay pero magugulatin ako 'pag may narinig akong kaluskos.

Etymology

from the root word 'nag-ugulo' with the affix '-in'

Common Phrases and Expressions

You will be surprised
A person will be shocked by an unexpected event.
Magugulatin ka na lang

Related Words

startling
The present form of the verb with the same meaning describing a person who causes surprise.
nagugulatin

Slang Meanings

a person who is easily startled
Your prank is so funny, you will really startle people!
Sobrang nakakatawa ang gimik mo, magugulatin ka talaga!
quick to react
You react so fast, it's like you're startled by everything!
Ang bilis mong mag-react, parang magugulatin ka sa lahat!
to surprise someone unexpectedly
If you want fun, set up a surprise that will startle everyone!
Kung gusto mo ng saya, mag-setup ka ng magugulatin na sorpresa!