gulat

gulát with stress marks

shock; surprise

noun verb adjective gu-LAT Native origin Common

Usage Note

Gulat refers to the feeling of being startled or shocked and is most commonly used in verbs like 'magulat' (to be surprised) or adjectives like 'nakakagulat' (surprising). It is used frequently in daily conversation when someone is caught off guard by sudden news or events.

Examples

Beginner

" Nagulat ako sa ingay. "

Natural Translation

I was startled by the noise.

Literal Translation

Startled I at-the noise.

Intermediate

" Isang malaking gulat ang balita. "

Natural Translation

The news was one big surprise.

Literal Translation

One big surprise the news.

Advanced

" Nakakagulat na nanalo siya sa paligsahan kahit hindi siya masyadong naghanda. "

Natural Translation

It's surprising that she won the contest even though she didn't prepare much.

Literal Translation

Surprising that won she at-the contest even-though not she very prepared.

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Derived Words

pagkagulat DERIVED

state of surprise

nakakagulat DERIVED

surprising

kagulat-gulat DERIVED

very surprising

Actor Focus Verbs

magulat AF VERB

to be surprised

manggulat AF VERB

to surprise others

Object Focus Verbs

gulatin OF VERB

to surprise someone

ikagulat OF VERB

to be surprised by

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