Startling (tl. Nakabibigla)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang tunog ay nakabibigla.
The sound is startling.
Context: daily life
Nakabibigla ang biglaang pag-ulan.
The sudden rain is startling.
Context: daily life
Ang balita ay nakabibigla para sa lahat.
The news is startling for everyone.
Context: society

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ang kanyang panggising ay nakabibigla at hindi ko ito inasahan.
His wake-up call was startling and I didn't expect it.
Context: daily life
Nakita ko ang isang nakabibigla na tanawin sa ilalim ng tubig.
I saw a startling sight underwater.
Context: nature
Ang reaksyon ng tao sa kanyang sinasabi ay nakabibigla.
The person's reaction to what he said was startling.
Context: social interaction

Advanced (C1-C2)

Nalaman ko na ang kanyang pag-alis ay nakabibigla at nagdulot ng maraming tanong.
I found his departure to be startling and it raised many questions.
Context: society
Ang pagkakaiba ng kanilang pananaw ay nakabibigla, dahilan upang magduda ako sa aking kaalaman.
The divergence in their viewpoints was startling, causing me to doubt my own knowledge.
Context: philosophy
Ang kanyang pagtatanghal ay nakabibigla at umantig sa puso ng maraming tao.
His performance was startling and touched the hearts of many.
Context: art

Synonyms

  • nakagigimbal
  • nakakapangilabot