lumuklok
lumuklók with stress marks
to be enthroned
From root: luklok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumuklok
lu-muk-LOK
was enthroned
Present (Incomplete)
lumuluklok
lu-mu-luk-LOK
is being enthroned
Future (Contemplated)
luluklok
lu-luk-LOK
will be enthroned
Usage Note
Lumuklok is the actor-focus infinitive of luklok, formed with -um-, used in elevated or ceremonial registers to describe assuming a throne or seat of honor. It is strongly associated with political inauguration and royal imagery in Filipino literature and history; its everyday counterpart for simply sitting is umupo. It is also used figuratively when someone assumes a position of power or authority.
Examples
" Luluklok siya bilang hari. "
Natural Translation
He will be enthroned as king.
Literal Translation
Will-be-enthroned he as king.
" Inaasahan sila na lumuklok bilang pinuno ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
They are expected to be enthroned as the leader of the town.
Literal Translation
Expected they to be enthroned as leader of town.
" Matapos ang mahabang labanan, lumuklok ang bagong pinuno na ipinangako niyang paglilingkuran ang buong bayan nang tapat. "
Natural Translation
After the long struggle, the new leader was enthroned, promising that he would serve the entire nation faithfully.
Literal Translation
After the long battle, was-enthroned the new leader who promised he will-serve the whole nation faithfully.
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