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    Magulatin (en. To surprise)

    /maɡuˈlatin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of doing something that causes fear or surprise.
    The eruption of the volcano surprised the people nearby.
    Ang pagsabog ng bulkan ay nagulatin ang mga tao sa paligid.
    The occurrence of an unexpected event.
    His arrival surprised everyone at the party.
    Ang kanyang pagdating ay nagulatin ang lahat sa handaan.
    Creating confusion or surprise in a person's mind.
    She surprised everyone with her crying in the midst of the gathering.
    Naggulatin siya ng kanyang pag-iyak sa gitna ng pagtitipon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'gulat', meaning 'to be startled'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    be surprised
    To be surprised or startled.
    magulat ka

    Related Words

    surprise
    A state of fear or shock caused by an event.
    gulat

    Slang Meanings

    Surprising - Like you suddenly woke up to the beauty of someone.
    I saw her at the corner, I was surprised by her beauty!
    Nakita ko siya sa kanto, parang magulatin ako sa ganda niya!
    Surprising - The feeling that everything has changed or is unexpected.
    When I entered the house, I was surprised by the people at the surprise party!
    Pagpasok ko sa bahay, magulatin ako sa mga tao sa surprise party!