Sumaguli (en. To surprise)
su-ma-gu-li
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of suddenly presenting or creating a feeling of shock.
When he entered the room, everyone was surprised by his costume.
Nang pumasok siya sa silid, ang lahat ay sumaguli sa kanyang suot na kostyum.
Emphasizing an unexpected event.
That news really surprised everyone who heard it.
Ang balitang iyon ay talagang sumaguli sa lahat ng narinig dito.
Having an intense occurrence that exceeds expectations.
His answer to the question surprised us.
Ang kanyang pagsagot sa tanong ay sumaguli sa amin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to surprise with astonishment
the act of making someone be startled or shocked
sumaguli sa sorpresa
suddenly surprised
the style of expressing sudden feelings or emotions
nag-sumaguli
Related Words
shock
an emotion caused by an unexpected event.
gulat
surprise
a state of amazement or astonishment.
sorpresa
Slang Meanings
to join or involve oneself in something, often with a negative connotation
That's why Marco got mad, because he butted in on a conversation he wasn't invited to.
Kaya pala nagalit si Marco, kasi sumaguli siya sa usapan na hindi naman siya invited.
to interfere
Why are you meddling? You butted in again on something that isn't your business!
Bakit ka nakikialam, sumaguli ka na naman sa hindi mo dapat pakialaman!
to get involved in something that doesn't concern you
Don't get involved in things that you have nothing to do with.
Huwag kang sumaguli sa mga bagay na wala kang kinalaman.