From root: luhod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumuhod
lu-mu-HOD
knelt
Present (Incomplete)
lumuluhod
lu-mu-lu-HOD
kneeling
Future (Contemplated)
luluhod
lu-lu-HOD
will kneel
Usage Note
Lumuhod is used when physically kneeling for prayer, showing respect, or pleading for forgiveness. It is frequently associated with religious devotion in the Philippines and carries a strong sense of humility or desperation.
Examples
" Lumuhod siya sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
He knelt in the church.
Literal Translation
Knelt he/she in church.
" Lumuhod siya para magdasal. "
Natural Translation
He knelt to pray.
Literal Translation
Kneeled he/she for to-pray.
" Lumuhod ang ina sa harap ng altar at taimtim na nagdasal para gumaling ang kanyang anak. "
Natural Translation
The mother knelt before the altar and prayed earnestly for her child to get well.
Literal Translation
Knelt the mother in front of altar and earnest prayed for to-get-well the his/her child.
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