tikluhod
tikluhód with stress marks
pleading on bended knees
Usage Note
Tikluhod refers to the act of kneeling as a gesture of deep supplication, pleading, or reverence. It conveys extreme humility or desperation. The gesture is significant in both religious contexts (kneeling in prayer) and personal appeals (begging forgiveness).
Examples
" Tikluhod siya sa harap ng altar. "
Natural Translation
He kneels in supplication before the altar.
Literal Translation
Kneeling-in-pleading he in front of altar.
" Nasa tikluhod na posisyon ang lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The man is in a pleading on bended knees position.
Literal Translation
In pleading-on-bended-knees position the man.
" Sa tikluhod na anyo, nagmakaawa ang ina na patawarin ang kanyang anak sa nagawang pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
In a kneeling, pleading posture, the mother begged that her child be forgiven for the mistake he made.
Literal Translation
In kneeling-in-pleading form, begged the mother that forgive the her child in done mistake.
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