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    Humulo (en. To bend)

    huˈmulo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of bending or kneeling down.
    He bent in front of his teacher as a sign of respect.
    Humulo siya sa harap ng kanyang guro bilang tanda ng paggalang.
    The act of physically assuming a lower position.
    He bent down to look under his vehicle.
    Humulo siya upang tingnan ang ilalim ng kanyang sasakyan.
    Complying with a command or rule stated.
    He bowed when told by his parents to be respectful.
    Humulo siya kapag sinabihan ng kanyang mga magulang na maging magalang.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root 'hulo', meaning 'to bend' or 'to kneel down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bow down
    to show respect or compliance.
    humulog ng ulo

    Related Words

    bend
    The act of lowering the body at an angle.
    yuko
    kneel
    The act of sitting on the knees.
    lumuhod

    Slang Meanings

    To cough; a loose coughing sound.
    He coughed for a long time so I got worried.
    Humulo siya ng matagal kaya't nag-alala ako.
    To be cautious when you're not in the right situation.
    Be careful with his story, it might just be full of lies.
    Humulo ka sa kanyang kwento, baka puro kasinungalingan lang.
    To go down or fall into something or a situation.
    He fell onto the beach because of the waves.
    Humulo siya sa dalampasigan dahil sa mga alon.