Mapatuwad (en. Prostrated)

ma-pa-tuwad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word referring to the position of the body lying face down on the ground.
In church, being prostrated often symbolizes your humility.
Sa simbahan, madalas na nagiging simbolo ng iyong pagpapakumbaba ang mapatuwad.
verb
A verb that means to place the body in a position of lying face down.
He will prostrate himself in front of the altar.
Mapatuwad siya sa harap ng altar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prostrated to God
Praying or worshiping God while lying face down.
mapatuwad sa Diyos

Related Words

worship
An act of expressing devotion or respect to a God or divine entity.
pagsamba

Slang Meanings

just hanging out (expressing chill or boredom)
I'm just hanging out on the sofa while playing video games.
Mapatuwad lang ako sa sofa habang naglalaro ng video games.
it's like he’s just embraced by the group
It's like he’s just embraced by the group, he's accepted.
Parang mapatuwad na lang siya sa mga tropa, tanggap na siya.
just resting or chilling
I'm just here, lying on the floor, in rest mode.
Dito lang ako, mapatuwad sa lapag, pahinga mode.