Nakaluhod (en. Kneeling)

/na-ka-lu-hod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
The position of being on the knees.
He is kneeling while praying.
Siya ay nakaluhod habang nagdarasal.
Refers to an activity involving the knees.
The athletes are kneeling at the start of the race.
Ang mga atleta ay nakaluhod sa simula ng karera.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'luhod' meaning 'kneeling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kneeling before God
Showing respect or worship.
nakaluhod sa Diyos

Related Words

kneel
The act of bending at the knees.
luhod

Slang Meanings

Like you're kneeling but walking.
Due to extreme fatigue, I feel like I'm kneeling while walking to school.
Dahil sa sobrang pagod, para na akong nakaluhod habang naglalakad sa paaralan.
Avoiding anyone wanting to get to know you.
He was kneeling in the corner, not wanting to socialize with anyone.
Nakaluhod siya sa sulok, ayaw niyang makipag-socialize sa mga tao.
Struggling with every step due to anxiety.
Even though I was on stage, I still felt like I was kneeling because of the nervousness.
Kahit na nasa stage na ako, parang nakaluhod pa rin ako sa sobrang nerbiyos.