Pagkagulilat (en. Surprise)

pag-ka-gu-li-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling or emotion caused by a sudden or unexpected event.

His surprise upon seeing the gift was undeniable.

Ang kanyang pagkagulilat nang makita ang regalo ay hindi maikakaila.

The state of being surprised or startled.

He was in a state of surprise after the news.

Nasa estado siya ng pagkagulilat matapos ang balita.

An event that emphasizes the unexpected nature.

The surprise caused by his arrival brought joy to everyone.

Ang pagkagulilat na dulot ng kanyang pagdating ay nagbigay saya sa lahat.

Derived from the root word 'gulat' which means 'surprise' or 'sudden reaction.'

I was surprised

Nagulat ako

nagulat ako

surprise visit

sorpresang bisita

gulat

An emotion that results from a sudden event.

gulat

sorpresa

An unexpected thing or event that causes surprise.

sorpresa

shock to the core

Wow, I was totally shocked when I found out he won the lottery!

Grabe, pagkagulilat ko nang malaman kong nanalo siya sa lotto!

such a surprise

Wow, this birthday surprise is really something!

Naku, pagkagulilat talaga ang birthday surprise na ito!

can't believe it

I was so shocked by his story, I never thought that would happen!

Sobra akong pagkagulilat sa kwento niya, hindi ko akalain na ganun ang nangyari!