Startle (tl. Makagulat)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang malakas na tunog ay makagulat sa akin.
The loud sound startled me.
Context: daily life Makagulat ang kanyang biglang pagdating.
His sudden arrival startled me.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay makagulat sa liwanag.
The child startled at the light.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ang kanyang tinig ay makagulat nang marinig ko ito sa madilim na silid.
Her voice startled me when I heard it in the dark room.
Context: daily life Nang biglang lumabas ang pusa, makagulat ako.
When the cat suddenly jumped out, it startled me.
Context: daily life Ang kwento ay makagulat at puno ng mga twist.
The story was startling and full of twists.
Context: entertainment Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang mga pangyayari sa buhay ay makagulat at hindi natin ito inaasahan.
Sometimes, events in life can startle us unexpectedly.
Context: society Ang makagulat na impormasyon na aking natanggap ay nagdulot ng pag-aalinlangan.
The startling information I received caused doubt.
Context: society Sa likod ng kanyang masayahing mukha, may mga kwento siyang makagulat.
Behind her cheerful face, there are stories that can startle.
Context: society