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.