From root: yuko
Usage Note
Nakayuko describes a person's physical posture when their head or body is bent forward, often indicating sadness, shame, or deep concentration.
Examples
" Nakayuko ang bata sa upuan. "
Natural Translation
The child is bowed down in the chair.
Literal Translation
Bowed-down the child in-the chair.
" Siya ay nakayuko sa harap. "
Natural Translation
He/She is bowed down in front.
Literal Translation
He/She is bowed down in front.
" Buong gabi siyang nakayuko sa kaniyang mesa, abala sa pag-aaral para sa darating na pagsusulit kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
All night she was bent over her desk, busy studying for the exam coming the next day.
Literal Translation
Whole night she bowed-down at her table, busy in studying for the coming exam tomorrow.
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