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    Magulat (en. To surprise)

    /maˈɡulat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of being startled or struck in the mind due to the unexpected.
    He was surprised to see his friend at an unexpected moment.
    Nagulat siya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon.
    The process of doing something that elicits shock or an unexpected reaction.
    It seems everyone was surprised by the news he revealed.
    Tila nagulat ang lahat sa kanyang ibinunyag na balita.
    The state of being surprised or amazed by an event.
    You can notice the surprised expression on his face.
    Mapapansin ang nagulat na ekspresyon sa kanyang mukha.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'ulat' meaning information or news.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Be surprised!
    A statement that gives foreshadowing of an unexpected event.
    Magulat ka!
    He was not surprised.
    A declaration that a person was not caught off guard or surprised.
    Hindi siya nagulat.

    Related Words

    surprise
    The feeling of shock or astonishment.
    gulat
    surprise
    An unexpected event that causes astonishment.
    sorpresa

    Slang Meanings

    A super intense scene or situation.
    Wow, the game was so intense earlier in basketball, it was so much fun!
    Grabe, magulat yung laban kanina sa basketball, sobrang saya!
    A quick shock or unexpected event.
    When the person sneaked by, I was shocked by their speed.
    Nang pumuslit yung tao, magulat ako sa bilis niya.
    A term used when there is good news.
    Surprise! I passed the exam!
    Magulat! Nakapasa ako sa exam!
    Reaction to a funny situation.
    I was totally surprised when I saw the cat walk in front of the dog.
    Sobrang magulat ako nung nakita kong naglakad yung pusa sa harap ng aso.