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    Humilahod (en. To bow down)

    /hu.mi.la.hod/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A gesture showing bending of the body as a sign of respect or humility.
    He bowed down in front of their teacher as a gesture of gratitude.
    Humilahod siya sa harap ng kanilang guro bilang pasasalamat.
    The act of kneeling or bending from the knee.
    When he knelt, he bowed down to the ground.
    Nang lumuhod siya, siya ay humilahod sa ibabaw ng lupa.
    The act of showing humility before an object of worship.
    They bowed down before the altar while praying.
    Sila ay humilahod sa harap ng altar habang nagdarasal.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hulog' meaning to fall or detach from above.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bowing down before authority
    showing humility or respect to someone in authority
    humilahod sa panyapak

    Related Words

    kneel
    The act of bending down from the knee.
    luhod
    respect
    Acceptance and showing acknowledgment of a person's or thing's worth.
    paggalang

    Slang Meanings

    to stand strong
    Get up and be strong, you can do it!
    Humilahod ka na, kaya mo 'yan!
    to kneel and ask for forgiveness
    He kneeled to his older sister to ask for forgiveness.
    Humilahod siya kay ate para humingi ng tawad.
    to be humble
    He humbled himself in front of the people.
    Humilahod siya sa harap ng mga tao.