Manikluhod (en. Kneel)

/ma.ni.klu.hod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of bending and standing on the knees as a sign of respect or humility.

He knelt in front of the altar to pray.

Manikluhod siya sa harap ng altar upang manalangin.

An action of sitting or shifting weight onto the knees.

Due to fatigue, he knelt by the side of the road.

Dahil sa pagod, siya ay napamanikluhod sa tabi ng daan.

from the root word 'kuhod'

kneel before God

A show of respect and devotion to God.

manikluhod sa Diyos

kneel before parents

To obey and show respect to the parents.

manikluhod sa mga magulang

knee

Part of the body where bending occurs.

kuhod

worship

A form of respect that commonly occurs in religious practices.

pagsamba

To follow like a nuisance or to bother other people.

Kneel in front of the jam session if you want to be recognized.

Manikluhod ka sa harap ng jam session kung gusto mong makilala.

To continue despite suffering or struggling through challenges.

Even when he was kneeling in studying, he didn't give up on his dream.

Kahit nakamanikluhod na siya sa pag-aaral, hindi siya bumitiw sa kanyang pangarap.