Pagliluhan (en. Falling)

/paɡ.lɪˈlu.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or action of falling from a high place.
The falling of trees caused by the storm resulted in damage to houses.
Ang pagliluhan ng mga puno sanhi ng bagyo ay nagdulot ng pinsala sa mga bahay.
The garment worn for worship, often associated with kneeling.
Her attire is proper and clean whenever she kneels in church.
Ang kanyang pagliluhan ay maayos at malinis tuwing yumuyukod siya sa simbahan.

Etymology

The word is derived from the root 'luhod' and is used to refer to the process of falling or collapsing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

falling of a person
The fall or collapse of an individual.
pagliluhan ng tao

Related Words

kneel
A position of the body where the knees are bent to the ground.
luhod

Slang Meanings

why haven't you noticed me yet?
Oh, it's nothing. I thought you were going to mess with me.
Eh, walang anuman. Akala ko kasi pagliluhan na kita.
it feels like just a tease.
Those promos are definitely just a tease.
Iyang mga promos na 'yan, siguradong pagliluhan lang.