Makabigla (en. Astonishing)

ma-ka-bi-gla

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means capable of causing surprise or shock.
The astonishing news brought great joy to everyone.
Ang makabiglang balita ay nagdulot ng labis na saya sa lahat.
A quality of a thing or event that is unexpected.
The team's surprising victory touched the hearts of the supporters.
Ang makabiglang pagkapanalo ng koponan ay umantig sa puso ng mga tagasuporta.

Etymology

Composed of 'baka' and 'bigla', meaning 'sudden' or 'unexpected.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

astonishing event
an occurrence that is unexpected and causes surprise
makabigla na pangyayari

Related Words

sudden
A word that describes an unexpected influx or event.
bigla
surprise
An intense emotion caused by an unexpected event.
sorpresa

Slang Meanings

cool or surprising
Wow! The exam results were so sudden, really shocking!
Grabe! Ang bigla ng resulta ng exam, makabigla talaga!
strange or unexpected
The gift he gave was shocking! I didn't think it would be like that.
Yung gift na binigay niya, makabigla! Hindi ko akalain na ganun.