Surpresahin (en. To surprise)
soor-pre-sah-hin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Make a person or thing the subject of surprise.
Surprise your friend on their birthday.
Surpresahin mo ang iyong kaibigan sa kanyang kaarawan.
The act of providing an unexpected event.
He wants to surprise his family on their anniversary.
Nais niyang surpresahin ang kanyang pamilya sa kanilang anibersaryo.
To cause an unexpected reaction from others.
You will get a lot of smiles if you surprise them with a gift.
Makakakuha ka ng maraming ngiti kapag surpresahin mo sila ng regalo.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'surprise' which means 'sudden event'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
surprise everyone
Do something that others do not expect.
surpresahin ang lahat
surprise a friend
Give a surprise to a friend.
surpresahin ang kaibigan
Related Words
surprise
An unexpected event or thing.
surpresa
sorpresa
Exact translation of 'surprise' in Tagalog.
sorpresa
Slang Meanings
to surprise or give a sudden surprise
Let's surprise him on his birthday!
Surpresahin natin siya sa kanyang kaarawan!
to make an occasion happier or more colorful
Since there aren't many people at the party, let's just surprise them with games.
Dahil walang masyadong tao sa party, surpresahin na lang natin sila ng mga games.
to take advantage of the opportunity to make a move
Surprise him before the chance is gone!
Surpresahin mo na siya bago pa maubos ang pagkakataon!