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    Ngalungkong (en. Stooping)

    ŋaːluŋkɔŋ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of stooping is the position of the body where the knees bend and the body is placed in a kneeling position.
    He was stooping while watering the plants.
    Nakalungkong siya habang nagdidilig ng mga halaman.
    It can also refer to the action of changing position from standing to a kneeling state.
    He stooped to retrieve the toy from under the table.
    Ngalunkong siya upang makuha ang laruan mula sa ilalim ng mesa.

    Etymology

    A Tagalog word that describes a body position.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Stooping to the ground
    The act of bending or humbling oneself to the ground.
    Ngalungkong sa lupa

    Related Words

    bend
    An action of lowering the body from a standing or upright position.
    yumuko
    kneel
    A body position where both knees are on the ground.
    luhod

    Slang Meanings

    A chat slang term for people who are silly or foolish and driving others crazy.
    Where's Renz? He seems so clueless about the crazy things the gang is planning.
    Nanu'n na si Renz? Parang ngalungkong na siya sa mga pasaway na gagawin ng tropa.
    A person who is useless or not helpful.
    That person is so clueless, he doesn't help with anything we do.
    Sobrang ngalungkong ng taong ‘yan, hindi naman tumutulong kahit anong gawin natin.