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    Humihingkod (en. Prostrate)

    /hu.mi.hing.kod/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of humility or lying down on the ground.
    He prostrated himself in front of his teacher as a sign of respect.
    Siya ay humihingkod sa harap ng kanyang guro bilang tanda ng respeto.
    The act of bowing or prostrating which may be due to a spiritual or ritualistic activity.
    In their ceremony, the devotees prostrated as part of their ritual.
    Sa kanilang seremonya, ang mga deboto ay humihingkod bilang bahagi ng kanilang ritwal.
    Surrendering oneself to another person or a cause.
    The soldiers prostrated themselves for their country.
    Ang mga sundalo ay humihingkod para sa kanilang bayan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'hingkod' meaning to bend or to prostrate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prostrating on the ground
    An act of humility or lying down.
    humihingkod sa lupa

    Related Words

    prostration
    The root word describing bowing or prostration.
    hingkod
    bow
    An action of bending without lying down completely.
    yuko

    Slang Meanings

    to humble oneself
    He is bowing down in front of his teacher for his mistake.
    Humihingkod siya sa harap ng kanyang guro para sa kanyang pagkakamali.
    to confess or admit
    He is bowing down to admit his feelings.
    Humihingkod siya para aminin ang kanyang nararamdaman.
    to ask for forgiveness
    He is bowing down to his friend because of his mistake.
    Humihingkod siya sa kanyang kaibigan dahil sa nagawa niyang mali.