From root: bigla
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binigla
bi-NIG-la
surprised someone
Present (Incomplete)
binibigla
bi-ni-BIG-la
is surprising someone
Future (Contemplated)
bibiglain
bi-big-la-IN
will surprise someone
Usage Note
Biglain is used when performing an action suddenly or without warning to catch someone off guard or startle them. It focuses on the abruptness of the act, whether the intent is a literal surprise or simply acting without prior notice.
Examples
" Huwag mong biglain si Lola. "
Natural Translation
Don't startle Grandma.
Literal Translation
Don't you startle name-, Grandma.
" Ayaw kong biglain si Nanay. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to surprise Mom.
Literal Translation
Dislike I surprise name-, Mom.
" Mahina ang puso ni Tatay, kaya huwag mo siyang biglain ng malalakas na ingay sa likod niya. "
Natural Translation
Dad has a weak heart, so don't startle him with loud noises behind him.
Literal Translation
Weak the heart of Dad, so don't you him startle with loud noises at back his.
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