Ukod (en. Embrace)

/u.kod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of embracing a person or thing.
The hug from his mother gives him strength.
Ang ukod ng kanyang ina ay nagbibigay sa kanya ng lakas.

Etymology

The Tagalog root for the word.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hug of warmth
A hug full of love and warmth.
ukod ng init

Related Words

hug
A close embrace with a person.
yakap

Slang Meanings

Annoying situation
The ukod of what happened to you, it's like everyone abandoned you.
Ang ukod ng nangyari sa iyo, para kang pinabayaan ng lahat.
Opportunity
I don't have an ukod to go to the concert later.
Wala akong ukod para makapunta sa concert mamaya.
Grudge
I was left behind, so I have so much ukod against them.
Naiwan ako, kaya ang daming ukod sa akin.