Humingkod (en. To lie down)

/huˈmiŋ.kod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of reclining the body on a flat surface.

He lay down on the floor after a long day at work.

Siya ay humingkod sa sahig matapos ang mahabang araw ng trabaho.

Assuming a lying position.

She lay down on the sofa to rest.

Humingkod siya sa sofa upang makapagpahinga.

Making a move that brings the body flat on the ground or other surfaces.

He lay down to avoid the rain.

Humingkod siya upang makaiwas sa ulan.

A modern translation from the root word 'humiga' with the addition of 'kod' referring to an action.

Lying down on the ground

Perform an action of becoming flat or lying on the ground.

Humingkod sa lupa

to lie down

A verb meaning to sit or lie flat.

humiga

be true to oneself

You should humingkod in front of people and show your true self.

Dapat humingkod ka sa harap ng mga tao at ipakita ang tunay mong pagkatao.

be simple

You don’t need to show off, just humingkod.

Hindi mo na kailangang magyabang, humingkod ka na lang.

be humble

Despite his success, he humingkod and did not forget his friends.

Sa kabila ng kanyang tagumpay, humingkod siya at hindi nalimot ang kanyang mga kaibigan.