Pagyuko (en. Bending)

pa-gyu-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A movement of bending or bowing the body, usually used in situations that show respect.

The bending of people in front of the town is a symbol of respect for the elders.

Ang pagyuko ng mga tao sa harap ng bayan ay isang simbolo ng paggalang sa mga nakatatanda.

The state or process of being bent or bowed.

The bending of plants is normal when they lack sufficient sunlight.

Ang pagyuko ng mga halaman ay normal kapag sila ay walang sapat na sikat ng araw.

verb

The act of bending or lowering oneself.

You need to bend down to pass under the low door.

Kailangan mong pagyuko upang makadaan sa ilalim ng mababang pintuan.

The word 'pagyuko' comes from the root word 'yuko' which means to bend or bow down.

shoulder shrug

The act of hunching or pulling back the shoulders, often showing doubt or indifference.

pagyuko ng balikat

bend

This word is used to describe the action of folding or lowering the body towards the ground.

yuko

facing difficulties

Oh man, I just have to face the hardships of life right now.

Naku, pagyuko na lang ako sa hirap ng buhay ngayon.

to give up

Don't give up, just keep fighting!

Huwag kang pagyuko, laban lang!

lying down position

He is lying down while studying on the floor.

Pagyuko siya habang nag-aaral sa sahig.