Paghinuhod (en. Obedience)

pa-gi-nu-hod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of following rules or commands.
Obeying one's parents is a good behavior.
Ang paghinuhod sa kanyang mga magulang ay isang magandang asal.
The quality of understanding and assisting with instructions.
Following the teacher's instructions is crucial in learning.
Ang paghinuhod sa mga tagubilin ng guro ay mahalaga sa pag-aaral.

Etymology

From the root word 'hinuhod' meaning to follow or to turn from something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Listen and obey
This means we should listen to orders and follow them.
Makinig at maghinuhod

Related Words

following
The act of complying or recognizing rules.
pagsunod

Slang Meanings

To sit or lie down on the floor from a standing position.
After the fun run, we just paghinuhod on the grass to rest.
Pagkatapos ng masayang takbuhan, nag-paghinuhod na lang kami sa grass para magpahinga.
To take a break or relax.
Liza said, 'Let’s rest, we’ll paghinuhod here on the side.'
Sabi ni Liza, 'Pahinga na tayo, paghinuhod muna tayo dito sa tabi.'
To fall or collapse on the floor.
It was so painful, so I just paghinuhod in the classroom.
Grabe, ang sakit ng tiyan ko, kaya nag-paghinuhod na lang ako sa silid-aralan.