From root: loob
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
niloob
ni-lo-OB
permitted
Present (Incomplete)
niloloob
ni-lo-lo-OB
is permitting
Future (Contemplated)
loloobin
lo-lo-o-BIN
will permit
Usage Note
Loobin is used primarily in formal or religious contexts to express the idea of God or destiny permitting an event to happen. It is most commonly encountered in the expression "Kung loobin ng Diyos," which is equivalent to saying "If God wills it."
Examples
" Kung loobin ng Diyos, gagaling ka. "
Natural Translation
God willing, you will recover.
Literal Translation
If permit of God, recover you.
" Gusto kong loobin ang pahinga niya. "
Natural Translation
I want to allow his break.
Literal Translation
Want I permit the rest his.
" Kung loobin ng Maykapal na magtagumpay tayo sa pagsusulit, tiyak na magkakatotoo ang ating mga pangarap. "
Natural Translation
If the Almighty wills that we succeed in the exam, surely our dreams will come true.
Literal Translation
If permit of Almighty that succeed we in exam, certain that come-true the our dreams.
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