Luhod (en. Kneel)

/luˈhod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The position of the body where the knees are on the ground while the body leans on them.

I saw him kneeling while praying in the church.

Nakita ko siyang nakaluhod habang nananalangin sa simbahan.

verb

The act of placing the body in a kneeling position.

He needs to kneel to reach the toys under the sofa.

Kailangan niyang luhod para maabot ang mga laruan sa ilalim ng sofa.

kneeling in prayer

praying or asking for help from a higher power

luhod sa panalangin

prayer

A series of words or a conversation with God or a higher power.

panalangin

Kneel down, usually to beg or show submission.

Just kneel down to plead with him.

Luhod ka na lang para pakiusapan siya.

To submit or give in, often in a light-hearted or joking manner.

You need to kneel for your crush to win her heart.

Kailangan mo nang luhod kay crush mo para makuha ang loob niya.

To make an appeal for forgiveness or a favor.

Since I brought him to the scenes, I'm kneeling to him for forgiveness.

Dahil dinala ko siya sa mga eksena, luhod na ako sa kanya para magpatawad.