Kurat

to surprise; to startle; shockverb / noun depending on context

Alternative meanings

to surprise
to startle
to suddenly frighten
to cause surprise or shock
startle or sudden reaction
to be surprised, depending on verb form

Pronunciation

KOO-raht

Root and affixes

Root: kurat. With pa- it forms pakurat, to surprise or startle someone; with na-/hi- it appears as nakurat or hikuratan, to be surprised or startled.

Variants or conjugations

kurat = surprise / startle / shock
pakurat = to surprise or startle someone
nakurat = got surprised / was startled
hikuratan = was surprised or startled
kahikurat = strong surprise / shock
sorpresa = surprise, borrowed form in some contexts

Related words and expressions

kalit = sudden / suddenly
hadlok = fear
grabeng sorpresa = big surprise
emosyon = emotion
wonder = amazement
sorpresa = surprise

Meaning and usage notes

Use kurat when the surprise feels like a startle, scare, shock, or sudden unexpected reaction. For a pleasant surprise, sorpresa may also be used. For positive amazement without fear, the best word can depend on context, including expressions like nahibulong or grabe.