From root: loob
Usage Note
Kalooban refers to the seat of one's deepest emotions or spiritual will. It is frequently used in religious contexts like kalooban ng Diyos to mean God's will.
Examples
" Sundin natin ang kalooban ng Diyos. "
Natural Translation
Let's follow God's will.
Literal Translation
Follow we the inner-will of God.
" Ito ang kalooban ng Diyos. "
Natural Translation
This is the inner will of God.
Literal Translation
This the inner-will of God.
" Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok, naniniwala siyang may dahilan ang lahat ayon sa kalooban ng Diyos. "
Natural Translation
Despite the trials, she believes everything has a reason according to God's will.
Literal Translation
At-the other-side of-the trials, believes she-that has reason the all according to-the inner-will of God.
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