Pagkakandirit (en. Fright)

/paɡka.kandirit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act or state of experiencing fear or surprise.
The sudden explosion of the fireworks gave a fright.
Nakapagbigay ng pagkakandirit ang biglaang pagsabog ng mga paputok.
A sophisticated act of boiling or disturbance.
The fright of the people behind the telescope seemed to be normal.
Ang pagkakandirit ng mga tao sa likod ng teleskopyo ay tila normal lamang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

experienced fright
caused fear or surprise.
nagkaroon ng pagkakandirit

Related Words

fear
An emotional response to perceived threats.
takot
surprise
A quick reaction to unexpected events.
gulat

Slang Meanings

to lessen attention or avoid people
He was avoiding his friends when he found out he wasn't invited to the party.
Nagkandirit siya sa mga kaibigan niya nang malaman niyang hindi siya invited sa party.
to leave a situation because it's uncomfortable
After the awkwardness, she escaped by leaving the room.
Pagkatapos ng kakulangan, nagkandirit siya sa pamamagitan ng pag-alis sa kwarto.