From root: yuko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
yumuko
yu-mu-KO
bowed
Present (Incomplete)
yumuyuko
yu-mu-yu-KO
bowing
Future (Contemplated)
yuyuko
yu-yu-KO
will bow
Usage Note
Yumuko is used to describe the physical act of bowing or ducking, often to show respect or to avoid hitting an overhead object. In a social context, it is also used when a person lowers their head out of shame or extreme shyness.
Examples
" Yumuko ka sa lolo mo. "
Natural Translation
Bow to your grandfather.
Literal Translation
Bow you to grandfather your.
" Kailangan mong yumuko sa harap ng hari. "
Natural Translation
You need to bow in front of the king.
Literal Translation
Need you bow in front of king.
" Bilang tanda ng paggalang, yumuko ang mga estudyante nang dumaan ang kanilang matandang guro. "
Natural Translation
As a sign of respect, the students bowed when their elderly teacher passed by.
Literal Translation
As sign of respect, bowed the students when passed the their old teacher.
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