Lulunin (en. To be cradled)

/luˈlu.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of caring for or supporting a person by rocking or swaying.
I will cradle my baby so he can sleep soundly.
Lulunin ko ang aking sanggol upang siya'y makatulog nang mahimbing.
The act of rocking to comfort a person or animal.
Sometimes, I will cradle my pet cat when it is anxious.
Minsan, lulunin ko ang aking alagang pusa kapag ito'y kinakabahan.
Caring for a person in a tight embrace.
I will cradle you when you are sad, my friend.
Lulunin kita kapag ikaw ay malungkot, kaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will cradle you
A way of expressing care and comfort.
Lulunin kita

Related Words

to embrace
The act of holding or hugging a person, often conveying love or support.
yakapin

Slang Meanings

eat it
Just eat that greedy person.
Lulunin mo na lang 'yang takaw na 'yan.
suck up to
Are you going to suck up to what boss is saying?
Lulunin mo na ba 'yang mga sabi ni boss?
swallow the joy
I will just swallow the joy in my life.
Lulunin ko na 'yang saya sa buhay ko.