Magitla (en. To startle)

/maˈɡitla/

Synonyms

to tremble from fear or surprise

When she got startled by the noise, she seemed like a flickering light bulb.

Nang magitla siya sa ingay, parang bumbilya siyang nagkurap.

to suddenly notice something

The surroundings were so quiet that when the glass fell, I was startled.

Sobrang tahimik ng paligid, kaya 'yung nahulog na baso, nagitla ako.

to feel a sudden fear or anxiety

When he called me from behind, I got startled and screamed.

Nang magtawag siya sa likod ko, nagitla ako at napasigaw.