taos
taós with stress marks
profound; sincere
Usage Note
Taos is most commonly encountered in the phrase taos-puso (wholeheartedly, from the depths of one's heart), a standard expression of deep sincerity in formal speeches, wedding vows, and letters. On its own, it signals depth and genuineness — the opposite of superficiality or half-heartedness.
Examples
" Taos-puso ang aking pasasalamat. "
Natural Translation
My thanks is heartfelt.
Literal Translation
Heartfelt the my gratitude.
" Taos sa puso ang aking pasasalamat. "
Natural Translation
My gratitude is sincere from the heart.
Literal Translation
Sincere in heart the my gratitude.
" Taos-puso siyang humingi ng tawad sa lahat ng taong kanyang nasaktan noong nakaraang taon. "
Natural Translation
He sincerely asked forgiveness from everyone he had hurt the previous year.
Literal Translation
Heartfelt he asked of forgiveness from all of people his hurt last year.
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