Pagkasindak (en. Shock)

/pagka-sindak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of experiencing intense fear.
He experienced shock when he saw the fire.
Nakaharap siya sa isang pagkasindak nang makita ang apoy.
The reaction of a person to a shocking or surprising event.
The shock of the people seemed normal after the large explosion.
Ang pagkasindak ng mga tao ay tila normal matapos ang malaking pagsabog.
A feeling that causes excessive fear or concern.
The news of the plane crash caused shock.
Nagdulot ng pagkasindak ang balita ng pagbagsak ng eroplano.

Etymology

from the root word 'sindak' which means fear or dread.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surprised at the shock
the intense fear caused by a sudden event
nagulat sa pagkasindak
experienced shock
experienced intense fear or surprise
naranasan ang pagkasindak

Related Words

fear
The term equivalent to fear or anxiety.
sindak
surprise
A feeling caused by an unexpected event.
gulat

Slang Meanings

weakness of spirit
His shock from what happened led him to lose confidence in himself.
Ang pagkasindak niya sa nangyari ay naging dahilan para siya’y mawalan ng tiwala sa sarili.
panic
When he found out that his wallet was missing, panic followed.
Nung nalaman niyang nawala ang kanyang wallet, pagkasindak ang sumunod sa kanya.
to lose one's mind
Due to sudden shock, he went off the rails and just got angry for no reason.
Dahil sa biglang pagkasindak, nagkaroon siya ng topak at nagalit na lang ng walang dahilan.