Manggilalas (en. To astonish)

/maŋɡilaˈlas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To call or create an impression of astonishment or surprise.

His story amazed everyone who was listening.

Ang kanyang kwento ay nagmanggilalas sa lahat ng nakikinig.

To provide an unexpected event that causes shock.

The sudden downpour astonished everyone during the hot day.

Nagmanggilalas ang biglaang pagbuhos ng ulan sa gitna ng mainit na araw.

To be astonished after witnessing a surprising event.

He was shocked to see his own picture on the wall.

Nagmanggilalas siya ng makita ang kanyang sariling larawan sa pader.

from 'mang' (a prefix indicating action) and 'gila' (meaning 'to surprise' or 'to astonish')

was astonished by his experience

was shocked or amazed by his experience

nagmanggilalas sa kanyang karanasan

astonishing everyone

causing surprise to everyone

manggilalas ng bawat tao

surprise

A feeling of astonishment or shock.

gulat

surprise

An unexpected event or thing.

sorpresa

A person who spreads news or information, often with a hint of gossip.

There goes Juan, always spreading gossip in the neighborhood.

Ayan na si Juan, lagi na namang manggagalalas sa barangay.

Involved in hot news; seems to be the first to know about events.

They say he's the gossip guy for the new school updates.

Sabi ni aliw na siya ang manggagalalas sa bagong balita ng pasukan.