aback
A'chikku (Garo)
adverb
ki·sangchi jahasni maljurini ba·rako balwa janggilchini jipaka ba balpakdoa; balbikpila.
taken aback -jagoka ba jagokmana.
Definition
adverb
in a position to catch the wind upon the forward surface (as of a sail)
aback means suddenly surprised, shocked, or startled by something unexpected.
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Interesting Fact
the expression “taken aback” originally referred to a sailing ship being suddenly pushed backward by a strong wind hitting its sails.
Common phrases
Examples
usage as adverb
I was taken aback by the unexpected question.