Tumanod (en. To obey)

/tuˈmanod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To follow or listen to commands or laws.
We should obey the school's rules.
Dapat tayong tumanod sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.
To be compliant with requests or commands.
He always strives to obey his teacher's advice.
Siya ay laging nagsusumikap na tumanod sa mga payo ng kanyang guro.
To proceed towards a designated goal or direction.
Everyone went on to obey the path to the church.
Ang lahat ay tumuloy na tumanod sa daan patungong simbahan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Obey the law
Follow or listen to existing laws.
Tumanod sa batas
Obey the parents
Follow the instructions or demands of parents.
Tumanod sa mga magulang

Related Words

obedience
The act of obeying or complying.
pagsunod
obedient
The inherent nature of being obedient.
utak

Slang Meanings

perched or settled on something
The cat perched on my shoes.
Ang pusa ay tumanod sa sapatos ko.
saying goodbye or leaving a message
He let me know that he won't be able to come later.
Tumanod siya sa akin na hindi siya makakapunta mamaya.
sitting or in a position for a long time
He just sat on the side of the road while waiting.
Tumanod lang siya sa tabi ng kalsada habang naghihintay.