From root: luhod
Usage Note
Nakaluhod describes the current physical posture of a person being on their knees, commonly used in religious contexts.
Examples
" Nakaluhod siya sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is kneeling in church.
Literal Translation
Kneeling he/she in church.
" Nakaluhod ang bata habang nagdarasal. "
Natural Translation
The child is kneeling while praying.
Literal Translation
Kneeling the child while praying.
" Nakaluhod ang matandang babae sa harap ng altar habang tahimik na ipinagdarasal ang kaniyang maysakit na anak. "
Natural Translation
The old woman was kneeling in front of the altar while quietly praying for her sick child.
Literal Translation
Kneeling the old woman in front of altar while quietly praying-for the her sick child.
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