From root: luhod
Usage Note
Luhuran refers to a place or piece of furniture, such as a bench in a church, specifically designed for kneeling.
Examples
" Lumuhod siya sa luhuran. "
Natural Translation
He knelt on the kneeler.
Literal Translation
Knelt he on kneeler.
" Kumuha ka ng luhuran para sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Get a kneeler for the church.
Literal Translation
Get you of kneeler for the church.
" Bago magsimula ang Misa, lumuhod ang matandang babae sa luhuran at marahang nagdasal nang nakapikit ang kanyang mga mata. "
Natural Translation
Before the Mass began, the old woman knelt on the kneeler and prayed softly with her eyes closed.
Literal Translation
Before begin the Mass, knelt the old woman on kneeler and gently prayed while closed the her eyes.
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