Umuko (en. To crouch)

u-mu-ko

Meaning & Definition

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verb

An action of standing or sitting in a low position typically done to hide or conceal oneself.

He crouched behind the door to avoid being seen by his parents.

Siya ay umuko sa likod ng pinto upang hindi siya makita ng kanyang mga magulang.

An action often performed to find a relaxed position or comfortable state.

He crouched on the floor while waiting for his friend.

Umuko siya sa sahig habang nag-aantay sa kanyang kaibigan.

Can refer to an act of bending down to the ground using the legs.

He crouched down from a high place to get a better view of the scenery.

Umuko siya mula sa mataas na lugar upang mas makita ang tanawin.

The word 'umuko' originates from the root 'uko' meaning 'to sit' or 'to hide' in a sleeping position.

crouch under the table

to hide sitting under the table

umuko sa ilalim ng mesa

uko

The root of the verb 'umuko', meaning 'to sit'.

uko

to turn away, to give up and go back

Why did Boboy turn away when he saw the approaching teacher?

Bakit umuko si Boboy nung nakita niya yung lumalapit na guro?

to leave or shrug one's shoulders

Just turn away, it's like you don't want to talk anymore.

Umuko ka lang, parang ayaw mo nang makipag-usap.

to back off or escape

I just turned away before I could even answer.

Umuko na lang ako bago pa ako makasagot.