Luhog (en. Crouch)

/luˈhoɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A position where a person or animal is squatting down towards the ground.

The child is crouching while playing tag.

Ang bata ay nakaluhog habang naglalaro ng tatlong taon.

A way of dodging or avoiding something.

He crouched under the table in fear of the thunder.

Siya ay lumuhog sa ilalim ng mesa sa takot sa kulog.

verb

The act of bending or curving one's body into a lower position.

He crouched down to see under the table.

Nagluhog siya ng kanyang katawan upang makita ang ilalim ng mesa.

Assuming a position where the knees are on the ground.

The soldier crouched while waiting for orders.

Ang sundalo ay naluhog habang nag-aantay sa utos.

crouch in fear

The act of crouching or hunkering down in fear caused by a threat or danger.

luhog sa takot

crouch down

The action of bending down to get what is needed.

tumiwa

hiding place

A concealed spot where someone can hide.

kubli

Failed or didn't finish something.

I'm luhog again in our project, I didn't finish it because there's not enough time.

Luhog na naman ako sa project natin, hindi ko natapos dahil kulang ang oras.

Lost opportunity or funds in a situation.

My plan for the vacation is luhog because I had budget problems.

Luhog ang plano ko sa vacation, kasi nagka-problema sa budget.

Feeling of being downcast or disappointment.

I feel so luhog with what's happening, it's like I don't want to get up anymore.

Luhog ako sa mga nangyari, parang ayaw na lang akong bumangon.