kaibuturan
kaibuturán with stress marks
core, deepest part
Usage Note
Kaibuturan refers to the innermost or deepest part of something — whether physical (the core of the earth) or emotional (the depths of one's heart). It appears frequently in literary and religious contexts, often in phrases like 'mula sa kaibuturan ng aking puso' (from the very depths of my heart), conveying profound sincerity.
Examples
" Galing sa kaibuturan ng puso ko. "
Natural Translation
It comes from the bottom of my heart.
Literal Translation
From the core of heart my.
" Mula sa kaibuturan ng aking puso, salamat sa inyong tulong. "
Natural Translation
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your help.
Literal Translation
From the core of-the my heart, thank-you for your help.
" Sa kaibuturan ng kanyang isip, alam niyang tama ang desisyon, ngunit mahirap pa ring tanggapin ang mga maaaring maging bunga nito. "
Natural Translation
Deep in his mind, he knew the decision was right, but it was still hard to accept its possible consequences.
Literal Translation
In-the core of-the his mind, knows he right the decision, but hard still accept the possibly become consequence of-this.
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