kabutihang-loob
kabutihang-loób with stress marks
generosity
Usage Note
Kabutihang-loob literally means 'goodness of the inner self' and carries a deeper moral weight than simple generosity — it implies a genuine, inward virtue rather than a performative act. It is a key concept in Filipino values education and often appears in formal and religious discourse.
Examples
" Salamat sa iyong kabutihang-loob. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your kindness.
Literal Translation
Thanks for your goodness-of-heart.
" Ang kabutihang-loob ng kanilang pamilya ay kilala ng buong komunidad. "
Natural Translation
The generosity of their family is known throughout the whole community.
Literal Translation
The generosity of their family is known-of whole community.
" Hindi malilimutan ng marami ang kabutihang-loob ng matandang doktor na gumamot sa mga mahihirap nang walang bayad. "
Natural Translation
Many will never forget the generosity of the old doctor who treated the poor without charge.
Literal Translation
Not will-be-forgotten by-many the goodness-of-heart of-the old doctor who treated the poor without payment.
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