kagandahang-loob
kagandahang-loób with stress marks
kindness
Usage Note
Kagandahang-loob means 'beauty of the inner self' and denotes a deep, sincere kindness that comes from one's core character rather than social obligation. It is closely related to the concept of 'loob' (inner self) central to Filipino psychology, and appears in literature, sermons, and formal expressions of gratitude.
Examples
" Salamat sa kagandahang-loob mo. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your kindness.
Literal Translation
Thank-you for-the kindness your.
" Salamat sa kagandahang-loob ninyo sa aming pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your kindness toward our family.
Literal Translation
Thank-you for-the kindness your to-the our family.
" Hindi namin malilimutan ang kagandahang-loob ninyo nang tinulungan ninyo kami sa pinakamahirap na bahagi ng aming buhay. "
Natural Translation
We will never forget your kindness when you helped us during the hardest part of our lives.
Literal Translation
Not we will-forget the kindness your when helped you us in-the hardest part of-the our life.
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