kagulat-gulat
very surprising
From root: gulat
Usage Note
Kagulat-gulat is an intensive form used to describe something truly astonishing or remarkable. It emphasizes that the level of surprise is higher than usual.
Examples
" Kagulat-gulat ang balita. "
Natural Translation
The news was very surprising.
Literal Translation
Very-surprising the news.
" Ang pagtatapos ng pelikula ay kagulat-gulat. "
Natural Translation
The ending of the movie was very surprising.
Literal Translation
The ending of the movie is very surprising.
" Kagulat-gulat na lumitaw siya sa party kahit sabi niya ay hindi siya makakadalo. "
Natural Translation
It was very surprising that he showed up at the party even though he said he couldn't attend.
Literal Translation
Very-surprising that appeared he at party even-though said his is not he can-attend.
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