Dumaluhong (en. To kneel down)

/du-ma-la-hong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of bending or jumping on the knees in a position of prayer or respect.
He knelt down in the church to pray.
Dumaluhong siya sa simbahan upang manalangin.
Forming a physical position with acknowledgment or respect.
He knelt before his parents as a sign of respect.
Dumaluhong siya sa harap ng kanyang mga magulang bilang tanda ng respeto.

Etymology

From the word 'dalo' meaning to kneel, combined with 'huong' to express a feeling.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kneeling before him/her
Showing respect or worship.
Dumaluhong sa harap niya

Related Words

to kneel
An act of bending the knees.
lumuhod
respect
A feeling of appreciation and behavior of showing reverence.
paggalang

Slang Meanings

colored green
Because of nutrition, vegetables are green on our plates.
Dahil sa nutrisyon, ang mga gulay ay dumaluhong sa ating mga plato.
money-related schemes or hustles
Sometimes, people get into hustles when they're having a hard time with money.
Minsan, ang mga tao ay nagiging dumaluhong kapag nahihirapan sa pera.