To surprise (tl. Biglain)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Nakausap ko siya at bigla siyang tumawa.
I talked to him and he surprised me by laughing.
Context: daily life Masaya ako kasi bigla akong nakakita ng regalo.
I am happy because I was surprised to see a gift.
Context: daily life Bigla akong natakot sa anino.
I was surprised by a shadow.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nag-ayos ako ng sorpresa para sa kanya at bigla siyang naiyak.
I arranged a surprise for him and he was surprised to the point of crying.
Context: culture Noong bigla siyempre ang lahat, nagulat kami sa kanyang pagdating.
When he surprised everyone, we were shocked by his arrival.
Context: daily life Biglain ang iba sa mga pangyayari sa party.
The events at the party surprised many.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kanyang pagsibol sa larangan ng sining ay bigla at hindi inaasahan sa marami.
Her emergence in the art scene surprised many and was unexpected.
Context: culture Kailangan naming biglain ang publiko saaksidente sa show kung sakaling magtangka silang umalis.
We need to surprise the audience in case they attempt to leave during the show.
Context: work Ang kanyang pag-alis ng walang paalam ay bigla na nagdulot ng pagkalito.
His departure without notice surprised everyone and caused confusion.
Context: society