From root: loob
Usage Note
Paloob indicates a direction moving toward the center or inside of a space. It is the opposite of palabas which means outward.
Examples
" Paloob ang takbo ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
The water flows inward.
Literal Translation
Inward the flow of water.
" Paloob ang pasok ng hangin. "
Natural Translation
The entry of the air is inward.
Literal Translation
Inward the entry of air.
" Habang papasok kami sa kuweba, paloob ang ihip ng hangin na parang hinihigop kami patungo sa kadiliman. "
Natural Translation
As we entered the cave, the wind blew inward as if pulling us toward the darkness.
Literal Translation
While entering we in-the cave, inward the blow of-the wind that like sucking us toward to-the darkness.
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