From root: gulat
Usage Note
Pagkagulat refers to the sudden feeling of shock or amazement. For example, Ang kanyang pagkagulat ay hindi niya naitago translates to He could not hide his surprise.
Examples
" Halata ang pagkagulat niya. "
Natural Translation
His surprise was obvious.
Literal Translation
Obvious the surprise his.
" Kita ang pagkagulat sa mukha niya. "
Natural Translation
The surprise is visible on his/her face.
Literal Translation
Visible the state-of-surprise on face his/her.
" Dahil sa biglaang balita, hindi niya naitago ang pagkagulat na bumalot sa kanyang mukha. "
Natural Translation
Because of the sudden news, he could not hide the surprise that washed over his face.
Literal Translation
Because of sudden news, not he was-able-to-hide the surprise that enveloped on his face.
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