yumukod
yumukód with stress marks
to bow; to bow the head in respect
From root: yukod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
yumukod
yu-mu-KOD
bowed
Present (Incomplete)
yumuyukod
yu-mu-yu-KOD
is bowing
Future (Contemplated)
yuyukod
yu-yu-KOD
will bow
Usage Note
Yumukod is the actor-focus form of yukod using the -um- infix, used for bowing the head or bending the upper body as a gesture of respect, deference, or reverence. Common in religious and traditional contexts — before an altar, an elder, or a dignitary — it is the expected physical expression of humility in Filipino ceremonial behavior.
Examples
" Yumukod siya sa pari. "
Natural Translation
He bowed to the priest.
Literal Translation
Bowed he/she to priest.
" Kailangan mong yumukod kapag humaharap sa hari ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
You need to bow your head when facing the king of the country.
Literal Translation
Need you to-bow when progressive-face to king of country.
" Bilang tanda ng paggalang, yumukod ang mga estudyante sa kanilang guro bago at pagkatapos ng bawat pagsasanay sa martial arts. "
Natural Translation
As a sign of respect, the students bowed to their teacher before and after each martial arts practice.
Literal Translation
As sign of respect, bowed the students to their teacher before and after of each practice in martial arts.
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