From root: yuko
Usage Note
Pagyuko refers to the action of bending the head or body, which is a traditional sign of respect or submission in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Tanda ng galang ang pagyuko. "
Natural Translation
Bowing is a sign of respect.
Literal Translation
Sign of respect the bowing.
" Ang pagyuko ay tanda ng paggalang. "
Natural Translation
Bowing is a sign of respect.
Literal Translation
The act-of-bowing is sign of respect.
" Sa kulturang Pilipino, ang pagyuko bago pumasok sa bahay ng matatanda ay nagpapakita ng tunay na paggalang. "
Natural Translation
In Filipino culture, bowing before entering the home of elders shows genuine respect.
Literal Translation
In culture Filipino, the bowing before entering at house of elders shows true respect.
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