To surprise (tl. Bumigla)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang balita ay bumigla sa lahat.
The news surprised everyone.
Context: daily life
Nakita ko ang kanyang mukha na bumigla.
I saw her face surprised.
Context: daily life
Siya ay bumigla sa regalo.
He was surprised by the gift.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ang kanyang reaksyon ay bumigla nang makita niya ang kanyang kaibigan.
His reaction surprised him when he saw his friend.
Context: social
Nang ipahayag ang resulta, maraming tao ang bumigla.
When the results were announced, many people were surprised.
Context: work
Hindi ko akalain na bumigla siya sa desisyon ko.
I didn't expect that he would be surprised by my decision.
Context: personal

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang biglaang balita ay bumigla sa lahat ng naroroon, at nagdulot ito ng pagsalungat na emosyon.
The sudden news surprised everyone present, causing a clash of emotions.
Context: events
Minsan, ang ating mga inaasahan ay bumigla ng labis at nagiging sanhi ng hindi inaasahang mga resulta.
Sometimes, our expectations surprise us greatly, leading to unexpected outcomes.
Context: philosophy
Inaasahan ko ang kanyang pagdating, ngunit ng bumigla siya, hindi ko alam ang aking magiging reaksyon.
I was expecting his arrival, but when he surprised me, I didn’t know how to react.
Context: personal

Synonyms

  • nagulat
  • napahanga