EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to slouch, to cower, to brood...
Something used for pulling or towing; a tow truck/...
Lifelong; perpetual; for life...
Pang-uri
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/yu-muk-YOK/
FIL: Ang pagyukod o pagkulong sa sarili dahil sa takot, hiya, o malalim na pag-iisip.
EN: to slouch, to cower, to brood
This is the emo version of bowing. It’s when you slouch in your chair after getting a bad grade, or when you're sulking in a corner because your crush didn't notice you. It’s a physical posture that screams 'leave me alone' or 'I'm so sad/scared.' 'Yung itsura mo 'pag Monday morning sa office at sandamakmak ang emails.
From 'yukyok' (to slouch/cower) with the infix '-um-'.
Describes a posture related to negative emotions like fear, shame, or sadness.
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🇵🇭 Yumukyok ang bata sa isang sulok dahil sa takot sa kulog.
🇺🇸 The child cowered in a corner because of fear of the thunder.
🇵🇭 Nakita ko siyang yumukyok sa kanyang lamesa, tila malalim ang iniisip.
🇺🇸 I saw him slouching at his desk, seemingly deep in thought.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.