Startled (tl. Gulatnagulat)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nagulat ako sa biglaang tunog.gulatnagulat
I was startled by the sudden sound.
Context: daily life
Siya ay gulatnagulat nang makita ang ahas.
He was startled when he saw the snake.
Context: daily life
Nang bumasag ang baso, kami ay gulatnagulat.
When the glass broke, we were startled.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nagulat siya sa kanyang nakitang sorpresa.gulatnagulat
She was startled by the surprise she saw.
Context: daily life
Nakita ko na nagulat siya nang pumasok ako ng tahimik.gulatnagulat
I saw that he was startled when I entered quietly.
Context: daily life
Ang mga bata ay gulatnagulat sa biglang paglitaw ng clown.
The children were startled by the sudden appearance of the clown.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Siya ay gulatnagulat sa hindi inaasahang balita na kanyang natanggap.
He was startled by the unexpected news he received.
Context: society
Ang pagkakagulat niya ay tila nagbukas ng kanyang isip sa mga posibilidad.gulatnagulat
His startled reaction seemed to open his mind to possibilities.
Context: psychology
Hindi ko inaasahan ang kanyang gulatnagulat na reaksyon sa aking tanong.
I did not expect his startled reaction to my question.
Context: communication

Synonyms

  • nagulat
  • natigilan