Nakagugulat (en. Shocking)

na-ka-gu-gulat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates something that is surprising or unexpected.

The news was shocking to everyone present.

Ang balita ay nakagugulat sa lahat ng naroon.

Provides a strong reaction from people.

What he did was shocking and not good.

Ang kanyang ginawa ay nakagugulat at hindi mahusay.

The word 'nakagugulat' is derived from the root 'gulat' which means 'shock' or 'surprise'.

shocking event

an incident or event that is extremely surprising.

nakagugulat na pangyayari

surprise

The feeling caused by an unexpected event.

gulat

shock

The process of becoming startled.

pagkagulat

cool

Wow, the stunts in their concert are shocking! It's really cool!

Grabe, ang nakagugulat ng mga stunt nila sa concert! Astig talaga!

wow

The news is so shocking! Wow!

Napaka-nakagugulat ng balita! Wow!

surprise

Sometimes it's annoying, but their surprise parties are really shocking.

Minsan nakakainis, pero talagang nakagugulat ang mga surprise party nila.

can't believe

Her exam results are shocking. I can't believe it!

Ang kanyang resulta sa exam ay nakagugulat. Hindi ako makapaniwala!