From root: gulat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginulat
gi-NU-lat
surprised someone
Present (Incomplete)
ginugulat
gi-nu-GU-lat
is surprising someone
Future (Contemplated)
gugulatin
gu-gu-la-TIN
will surprise someone
Usage Note
Gulatin is used when someone intentionally tries to startle or surprise another person, often in the context of a prank or a sudden revelation. It focuses on the person being surprised as the direct object of the action.
Examples
" Huwag mo akong gulatin. "
Natural Translation
Don't surprise me.
Literal Translation
Don't you me surprise.
" Ayaw niyang gulatin si Nanay. "
Natural Translation
She doesn't want to surprise Mom.
Literal Translation
Dislike she surprise name-, Mom.
" Plano ng mga bata na gulatin ang kanilang lolo sa pamamagitan ng pagtatago sa likod ng pinto bago siya pumasok. "
Natural Translation
The children plan to surprise their grandfather by hiding behind the door before he comes in.
Literal Translation
Plan of plural child to surprise the their grandfather through hiding at back of door before he enter.
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