Manghilakbot (en. To be astonished)

/maŋ.ɡi.la.kbot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action indicating a voice or emotion that causes fear or annoyance.

He was astonished by the sudden fall of the tree.

Manghilakbot siya sa biglaang pagkakahulog ng puno.

Expression of emotion in the face of unexpected events.

Everyone was astonished when the ghost appeared.

Manghilakbot ang lahat ng tao nang lumitaw ang multo.

Perspective that fears or does not understand a situation.

He was astonished at the news that his friend had an accident.

Manghilakbot siya sa balitang naaksidente ang kanyang kaibigan.

was astonished

Eyes widened in fear or surprise.

nag-hilakbot

to be astonished by what was seen

To be shocked by something unpleasant seen.

manghilakbot sa nakita

terror

A state of shock or fear.

hilakbot

to complain or whine for no reason

He started to 'manghilakbot' just because of a small mistake.

Nag-manghilakbot siya dahil lang sa maliit na pagkakamali.

a person who loves to talk about unimportant things

Don't listen to him, he's just 'manghilakbot,' it doesn't matter.

Wag kang makikinig sa kanya, manghilakbot lang yan, walang saysay.