yuko
yukô with stress marks
to bow or bend down
Usage Note
Yuko refers to bowing the head or bending the body, commonly used in its verb form, yumuko, to show respect or to avoid hitting an object. In Filipino culture, a slight bow is a sign of courtesy when passing between two people or approaching an elder. It is a versatile gesture used for both physical navigation and social politeness.
Examples
" Mababa ang yuko ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's bow is low.
Literal Translation
Low the bow of child.
" Mababa ang kaniyang yuko. "
Natural Translation
His/Her bow was low.
Literal Translation
Low the his/her bow.
" Bilang tanda ng paggalang, malalim ang yuko ng mga bisita nang dumating ang kanilang mga panauhing dayuhan. "
Natural Translation
As a sign of respect, the visitors' bow was deep when their foreign guests arrived.
Literal Translation
As sign of respect, deep the bow of visitors when arrived the their guests foreign.
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