Lumamukot (en. To curl up)

lu-ma-mu-kot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of bending or curling the body into a tight position.

Due to the cold, he had to curl up in his blanket.

Dahil sa lamig, napilitan siyang lumamukot sa kanyang kumot.

The action of retreating or rolling oneself to gain warmth.

Under the table, she curled up due to fear.

Sa ilalim ng mesa, siya ay lumamukot dahil sa takot.

The shortening of the body causing its parts to retract.

To sleep, he needed to curl up in his bed.

Para makatulog, kinailangan niyang lumamukot sa kanyang kama.

to curl up one's body

the bending or curling of the body into a position

lumamukot ng sariling katawan

lumukot

A term that is nearly synonymous with 'lumamukot' referring to the act of bending or curling.

lumukot

Disappeared or left without notice

It's so annoying that Joma just lumamukot without any reason.

Nakakainis si Joma, bigla na lang siyang lumamukot nang walang dahilan.

Sneak out

Because of the strict curfew, he lumamukot to the rooftop to get out.

Dahil sa mahigpit na curfew, lumamukot siya sa bubong para makalabas.

Left without saying goodbye

It's really not nice that he just lumamukot from us.

Parang hindi talaga nice na lumamukot na lang siya sa atin.