From root: luhod
Usage Note
Pagluhod refers to the specific action or ritual of bending the knees to the floor as a sign of respect or prayer.
Examples
" Masakit ang pagluhod sa bato. "
Natural Translation
Kneeling on rock is painful.
Literal Translation
Painful the act-of-kneeling on rock.
" Mahalaga ang pagluhod sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Kneeling in church is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-kneeling in church.
" Sa aming kultura, ang pagluhod sa harap ng matatanda ay isang malalim na tanda ng paggalang at pagpapakumbaba. "
Natural Translation
In our culture, kneeling before elders is a deep sign of respect and humility.
Literal Translation
In our culture, the act-of-kneeling in-front of elders is a deep sign of respect and humility.
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