loob
loób with stress marks
interior; inside
Also means
Loob can also refer to one's inner self, will, or internal character.
Usage Note
Loob is typically preceded by 'sa' to indicate that something is located inside a physical space like a room or house. It is a high-frequency word essential for describing placement in daily Tagalog conversation.
Examples
" Nasa loob siya ng kwarto. "
Natural Translation
He is inside the room.
Literal Translation
Is-in inside he of room.
" Pumasok ka sa loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Go inside the house.
Literal Translation
Enter you in inside of house.
" Manatili muna tayo sa loob ng bahay hanggang sa humupa ang malakas na bagyo sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Let's stay inside the house for now until the strong storm outside subsides.
Literal Translation
Stay first we in inside of house until subside the strong storm outside.
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