From root: buti
Usage Note
Kabutihan refers to the abstract quality of being good or acts of benevolence towards others.
Examples
" Salamat sa iyong kabutihan. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your kindness.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your kindness.
" Ang kabutihan ay laging namamayani. "
Natural Translation
Goodness always prevails.
Literal Translation
The goodness is always prevailing.
" Ang tunay na kabutihan ay hindi naghihintay ng kapalit kundi naibibigay nang taos-puso sa sinumang nangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
True kindness does not wait for anything in return but is given wholeheartedly to anyone in need.
Literal Translation
The true kindness is not waiting of return but given wholeheartedly to whoever needing.
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