Natitigilan (en. Momentarily stopped)

na-ti-ti-gi-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb in the perfect aspect that indicates an action that has stopped or come to a halt.
He stops when he hears a noise outside.
Natitigilan siya kapag may naririnig na ingay sa labas.
To cease or halt in an action or movement.
People stop in the middle of the event.
Natitigilan ang mga tao sa gitna ng kaganapan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

momentarily stopped by fear
stopped due to fear or apprehension
natitigilan ng takot

Related Words

stop
A word that indicates the action of ceasing or halting.
tigil

Slang Meanings

gets scared or nervous
When he saw the big dog, he suddenly got scared.
Nung nakita niya ang malaking aso, bigla siyang natitigilan.
ran out of ideas or arguments
That's why he can't speak anymore; he ran out of answers to my questions.
Kaya pala hindi na siya nakakapagsalita, natitigilan na siya sa mga tanong ko.
confused or impatient
I'm getting restless waiting for him.
Natitigilan na ako sa paghihintay sa kanya.