Pumitlag (en. To be suddenly startled)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To suddenly become scared or startled.

He was startled by the sound of the tornado.

Pumitlag siya sa tunog ng ipo-ipo.

To have a sudden reaction that causes fear or shock.

I jumped when something fell behind me.

Pumitlag ako nang may bumagsak na bagay sa likuran ko.

To react unexpectedly in a situation.

He jumped in his seat when he saw his teacher.

Pumitlag siya sa kanyang upuan nang makita ang kanyang guro.

to be startled with fear

suddenly scared

pumitlag sa takot

shock

The state of being startled or scared.

gulat

fear

An emotion caused by a perceived threat or danger.

takot

fell or dropped

Wow, my cellphone just fell off the table and my drink spilled!

Grabe, pumitlag yung cellphone ko sa lamesa, tumapon pa yung inumin ko!

worried or panicked

He said, I panicked when I saw that he was hesitant.

Sabi niya, pumitlag ako nung nakita kong nag-aalangan na siya.

weakened or got scared

I got scared to death when I saw someone chasing me.

Pumitlag ako sa sobrang takot nang makita kong may humahabol sa akin.