From root: kidlat
Usage Note
Pagkidlat refers to the specific action or moment when lightning occurs. Nagulat ang lahat sa biglang pagkidlat means everyone was surprised by the sudden flash of lightning.
Examples
" Natakot ako sa pagkidlat. "
Natural Translation
I got scared by the lightning.
Literal Translation
Got-scared I at the lightning.
" Napansin ko ang pagkidlat. "
Natural Translation
I noticed the lightning strike.
Literal Translation
Noticed I the occurrence of lightning.
" Tuwing may bagyo, ang biglaang pagkidlat ang unang senyales na kailangan na naming maghanda sa pinakamalakas na bahagi ng unos. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a storm, the sudden lightning is the first sign that we need to prepare for the strongest part of the tempest.
Literal Translation
Every-time there-is storm, the sudden lightning the first sign that need already we to prepare at the strongest part of the tempest.
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