Kumurok (en. To incline)

/ku.mu.rok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of bending or leaning.
He inclined by the river to rest.
Kumurok siya sa tabi ng ilog upang magpahinga.
The act of directing or focusing towards a direction.
He inclined in his tasks to concentrate more.
Kumurok siya sa kanyang mga gawain upang mas makapag-concentrate.
The tilting of something away from the vertical.
The tree inclined due to the strong wind.
Kumurok ang puno dahil sa lakas ng hangin.

Etymology

From the root word 'urok' meaning 'leaf' or 'slope'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inclining in the wind
leaning or focusing in the wind.
kumurok sa hangin

Related Words

urok
The term 'urok' refers to a leaf or inclined part of plants.
urok
knee
The part of the body where bending usually happens.
tuhod

Slang Meanings

to spread or report a story that isn't true
Why did you kumurok? There's no truth to that!
Bakit ka naman nagkumurok? Wala namang katotohanan 'yon!
to spread gossip or news
There are so many kumurok about the newlyweds.
Ang dami nang kumurok tungkol sa bagong kasal.
to plan something without permission
Don't kumurok without talking to anyone, they might get mad.
Huwag kang kumurok na walang kausap, baka magalit sila.