To be surprised (tl. Mapabulalas)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ako ay mapabulalas sa magandang tanawin.
I was surprised by the beautiful view.
Context: daily life
Siya ay mapabulalas sa kanyang regalo.
He was surprised by his gift.
Context: daily life
Nang makita ko siya, ako ay mapabulalas.
When I saw him, I was surprised.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ako ay mapabulalas nang malaman kong siya ay pumasa sa eksamin.
I was surprised to learn that he passed the exam.
Context: school
Nagulat ako at mapabulalas nang makita kong nag-organisa siya ng malaking party.
I was shocked and surprised to see that he organized a big party.
Context: daily life
Nang dumating ang mga bisita, ako ay mapabulalas sa kanilang sorpresa.
When the guests arrived, I was surprised by their surprise.
Context: social gathering

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, siya ay mapabulalas sa mga balitang kanyang natanggap.
In an unexpected turn of events, he was surprised by the news he received.
Context: news
Pinili nila ang isang tema na tiyak na mapabulalas ang mga bisita sa kanilang kasalan.
They chose a theme that would surely surprise their guests at the wedding.
Context: event planning
Ang kanyang desisyon ay nagdulot ng mapabulalas sa buong komunidad.
His decision caused a surprise throughout the community.
Context: society

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