yukod
yukód with stress marks
to bow head in respect
Usage Note
Yukod means to bow the head or bend the upper body as a gesture of respect, deference, or reverence. It is associated with traditional Filipino values of humility and respect for elders and authority. In religious contexts, it may refer to bowing before a sacred image or altar.
Examples
" Magalang ang yukod ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's bow is respectful.
Literal Translation
Respectful the bow of child.
" Ang yukod niya ay tanda ng galang. "
Natural Translation
Their bow is a sign of respect.
Literal Translation
The head-bow of them is sign of respect.
" Bilang tanda ng paggalang, isang malalim na yukod ang ginawa niya bago umalis sa harap ng mga matatanda. "
Natural Translation
As a sign of respect, he made a deep bow before leaving from in front of the elders.
Literal Translation
As sign of respect, one deep bow the did he before to-leave at front of plural elders.
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