Usage Note
Tuhod is the Tagalog word for knee and is the root of the verb 'lumuhod,' which means to kneel. Kneeling is a common cultural practice in the Philippines, particularly during religious services or when showing deep respect to elders.
Examples
" Masakit ang tuhod ko. "
Natural Translation
My knee hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the knee my.
" Nagasgas ang tuhod ko. "
Natural Translation
My knee is scraped.
Literal Translation
Scraped the knee mine.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang lakad sa bundok, parang manhid na ang aking mga tuhod sa sobrang pagod. "
Natural Translation
After the long hike up the mountain, my knees felt almost numb from sheer exhaustion.
Literal Translation
After of long walk in mountain, like numb already the my plural knees from extreme tiredness.
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