Nuluhin (en. To kneel)

nu-lu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of humility or worship by bending or lowering oneself to the ground.
He knelt before God in his prayer.
Nuluhi siya sa harapan ng Diyos sa kanyang panalangin.
The act of bending one's knees as a sign of respect.
Everyone knelt when the king arrived.
Nuluhi ang lahat ng mga tao nang dumating ang hari.
Practicing faith through bowing to the ground.
In church, people often kneel in deep prayer.
Sa simbahan, madalas na nuluhi ang mga tao sa dilang dasal.

Etymology

Known from the root word 'luhod' meaning to kneel.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kneel before
bending to a person as a sign of respect or humility
nuluhin sa harapan

Related Words

knees
The position where a person is on their knees.
luhod
prayer
A formal communication with God.
panalangin

Slang Meanings

To get distracted or occupied with other things, often in an unpleasant manner.
Don't nuluhin, that person might get mad at you!
Huwag kang nuluhin, baka magalit pa 'yan sa iyo!
Deliberately uninterested or indifferent.
Just nuluhin him because no matter what you say, it seems he's not listening.
Nuluhin na lang siya kasi kahit anong sabihin mo, parang hindi siya nakikinig.